Studies in Science Education in the Asia-Pacific Region - 9781138858848

Name: Studies in Science Education in the Asia-Pacific Region - 9781138858848
Brand: Taylor & Francis > Education University of Hong Ko

Taylor & Francis > Education University of Hong Ko

Studies in Science Education in the Asia-Pacific RegionAuthor(s): May Hung Cheng, Alister Jones, Cathy Buntting\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138858848, 978-1138858848\nSynopsis\nConsistent with international trends, there is an active pursuit of more engaging science education in the Asia-Pacific region. The aim of this book is to bring together some examples of research being undertaken at a range of levels, from studies of curriculum and assessment tools, to classroom case studies, and investigations into models of teacher professional learning and development. While neither a comprehensive nor definitive representation of the work that is being carried out in the region, the contributionsfrom China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealandgive a taste of some of the issues being explored, and the hopes that researchers have of positively influencing the types of science educat.