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Culturally Responsive Science Pedagogy in Asia

Author : Lilia Halim
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000643735
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Culturally Responsive Science Pedagogy in Asia written by Lilia Halim and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-09-01 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science learning, for many, is often seen as learning a culture of science knowledge and practices that is incongruent from one’s everyday experiences and cultural background of learners. This edited volume presents a systemic view of the current initiatives and challenges for the inclusion of culturally responsive science pedagogy (CRSP) in non-Western and multicultural contexts in three Asian countries – Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan. Split into three parts, the book examines the history and current educational systems, curriculums and sociocultural diversities in each country, offering an updated review of equity in education. It reflects and expands on the role of CRSP in diverse societies before going into case studies that feature the experiences of teachers in implementing CRSP in Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan. These snapshots reflect the multiple ways equity is addressed in the teaching and learning of science in these Asian countries, allowing readers to extrapolate the possible challenges and best practices for designing and implementing CRSP in practice. The final section examines how these findings provide a sustainable platform for building capacity in understanding the cultural complexities and realities of recruiting and retaining diverse students into science. One of few books to investigate the role of CRSP in diverse societies in Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan, this book makes a unique contribution to the field of science education with reference to culturally responsive pedagogy. Its strategies and solutions serve as an important comprehensive reference for researchers and science teacher educators.

Science Education Research and Practice in Asia

Author : Mei-Hung Chiu
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9811008477
Total Pages : 566 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Science Education Research and Practice in Asia written by Mei-Hung Chiu and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-06-10 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the scope of science education research and practice in Asia. It is divided into five sections: the first consists of nine chapters providing overviews of science education in Asia (China, Lebanon, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Oman, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand). The second section offers chapters on content analysis of research articles, while the third includes three chapters on assessment and curriculum. The fourth section includes four chapters on innovative technology in science education; and the fifth section consists of four chapters on professional development, and informal learning. Each section also has additional chapters providing specific comments on the content. This collection of works provides readers with a starting point to better understand the current state of science education in Asia.

The Asia Literacy Dilemma

Author : Rebecca Cairns
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000770370
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book The Asia Literacy Dilemma written by Rebecca Cairns and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-10-21 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Asia literacy dilemma brings forward a novel approach to the long-standing global debates of Asia-related teaching and learning. By bringing into focus ‘Asia’ as a curriculum area, the book provides original commentary on the rationale and feasibility of ‘Asia literacy’ and its role and significance within and for twenty-first-century education. The book’s unique contribution lies in a comprehensive problematisation of ‘Asia’ as planned, enacted and experienced curriculum, bringing together policy, teacher practice and student experiences to present an extensive discussion. By contextualising the problematics of Asia-related curriculum within contemporary national and transnational curriculum challenges, Cairns and Weinmann take account of conflicting discourses of nation-building, ethnocentrism, transnationalism, geo-economics and the purposes of twenty-first-century education. Its use of interview data with teachers and students recentres key actors that are often sidelined in official curriculum policy discourse. The book also introduces the concept of curricularisation to describe the process through which objects and discourses of curriculum are produced and reproduced. In doing so, the book presents a comprehensive discussion of the impossibilities and possibilities of Asia curriculum in the Australian context, providing an innovative longitudinal and integrated understanding of the status quo of Asia curriculum. Highlighting the urgent need to reinvigorate the re-emerging centrality of curriculum in recent education debates around policy, teacher standards, assessmentand learning outcomes, this book is an important reference for education policy experts and academics in the fields of curriculum studies, teacher education and studies of Asia.

Cross-disciplinary STEM Learning for Asian Primary Students

Author : Winnie Wing Mui So
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000992292
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Cross-disciplinary STEM Learning for Asian Primary Students written by Winnie Wing Mui So and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-11-27 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the importance of student learning in the various types and integration of STEM education, this book provides a landscape of cross-disciplinary STEM learning in Asian primary schools, and a systematic overview of design, practices, and outcomes of STEM learning implementation. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) has continued to attract attention worldwide, and there have been calls for the promotion of STEM education in primary schools to nurture students to meet the needs of societies in terms of innovation and technology development. Since STEM is complex in nature and is related to various disciplines, the effort of a single discipline may not be as effective as cross-disciplinary efforts. This edited volume, involving an Asian team of authors, examines how cross-disciplinary STEM learning can be designed for students to achieve viable outcomes, and what opportunities and challenges have been offered to the next generation to equip them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and ways of thinking, as well as attitudes and values for lifelong learning. A resourceful text for students, researchers, and practitioners interested in the rich development of STEM education and practical methods for a variety of learning approaches from elementary to secondary education has been provided.

Educating Teachers Online in Challenging Times

Author : Kevin Wai Ho Yung
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000882373
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Educating Teachers Online in Challenging Times written by Kevin Wai Ho Yung and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-05-29 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited collection documents the challenges experienced by teacher educators, in-service teachers and student teachers in Hong Kong triggered by protests, civil unrest and the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and identifies innovative practices in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment that have enabled them to overcome the challenges in online teaching. It offers implications for teacher professional development through reflective practices and the enhancement of the scholarship of teaching and learning in the teacher education sector in Hong Kong and beyond. Teaching and learning in various education sectors in Hong Kong experienced unprecedented challenges starting in late 2019. The suspension of face-to-face teaching resulted in the reliance on e-technology and online teaching and learning. Many teachers and students felt unprepared and thus experienced emotional distress. However, the challenges opened up opportunities for teacher educators to revamp their instructional and assessment practices to cater for students’ learning needs in the online environment. The chapters are split into five sections, covering the situation of teacher education in challenging times, stakeholders’ experiences and challenges in teaching and learning, curriculum and pedagogical innovations, assessment and feedback practices and finally scholarship of teaching and learning. The book will be of particular interest to those who are committed to professional development through strengthening their reflective practice, online teaching and the scholarship of teaching and learning. It will also be an ideal text for education scholars and postgraduate students in curriculum planning, innovative online pedagogies and assessment practices in teacher education and the broader higher education context.

Student Self-Assessment as a Process for Learning

Author : Zi Yan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000630722
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book Student Self-Assessment as a Process for Learning written by Zi Yan and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-08-08 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering both higher education and school education, this book contributes to the field of assessment by providing a systematic account of student self-assessment based on a consistent conceptualisation. Yan advocates viewing self-assessment as an active and reflective process and using it as a learning strategy rather than an assessment method. He builds on a newly-developed self-assessment model adopting a process perspective and synthesises a series of interrelated empirical investigations into the whole "chain" of student self-assessment research. The research encompassed in the volume spans from self-assessment practices and measurement, through predictors of self-assessment, its interweaved relationship with self-regulated learning and feedback literacy, impact on student learning outcomes, to designing sustainable self-assessment interventions. The empirical evidence is from a wide range of current scholarship to ensure that the principles and implications conveyed are applicable internationally. Policymakers, students and scholars in educational assessment, educational psychology, and teaching and instruction will find the theoretical explorations and empirical investigations contained within useful, to show how student self-assessment could be better conceptualised, researched, and practised.

Enacting Moral Education in Japan

Author : Sam Bamkin
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1003829074
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Enacting Moral Education in Japan written by Sam Bamkin and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-03-15 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the case of moral education reform, this book provides an authoritative picture of how policy is enacted between state policymaking and school practice in Japan, focusing on how national policy is enacted locally in the classroom. The study follows the 2015 moral education reform from its genesis in central government, through the Ministry of Education to its enactment by local government and schools. The book looks beyond written policies, curricula and textbooks to examine how teachers, school administrators and others make sense of, and translate, policy into practice in the Japanese classroom context. Chapters explore how moral education practice has changed in response to the intentions of national policy, and analyzes the implications for understanding processes of policy enactment in the Japanese education system. This book presents a new perspective on the complexity of education policy making, practice, and the gaps in between. It will be of interest to postgraduate students, researchers, and academics in the fields of education policy and politics, moral education, school administration, and international and comparative education more broadly, particularly in Asia.

The Palgrave Handbook of Crisis Leadership in Higher Education

Author : Jürgen Rudolph
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3031545095
Total Pages : 689 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (315 download)

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Download or read book The Palgrave Handbook of Crisis Leadership in Higher Education written by Jürgen Rudolph and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The World of Science Education

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Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9460910742
Total Pages : 446 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (69 download)

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Download or read book The World of Science Education written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each volume in the 7-volume series The World of Science Education reviews research in a key region of the world. These regions include North America, South and Latin America, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe and Israel, Arab States, and Sub-Saharan Africa. The focus of this Handbook is on science education in Asia and the scholarship that most closely supports this program.

Teachers’ Journeys into International School Teaching in China

Author : Adam Poole
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1003812163
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Teachers’ Journeys into International School Teaching in China written by Adam Poole and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-09-27 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poole’s book illuminates the experiences and perspectives of host country national teachers at internationalised schools in China. The international school sector in China has undergone significant changes in recent years. This is due to the growing demand for international education from local middle-class families. In response, a new type of school has emerged. Going by various names, such as private, bilingual or internationalised, these schools offer a fusion of national and international curricula and are staffed predominantly by host country national teachers. Despite these changes, we still know little about who host country national teachers are and what draws them to the world of international schooling. Accordingly, this book explores the motivations and mobilities of host country national teachers in China. It identifies three types of teacher: Returners, Reachers, and Remainers. Returners are graduates who have returned to China from overseas study. They are drawn to international schools by the opportunity to use their international experience and qualification. Reachers are internal migrants who face structural inequality and attracted to international schools by the opportunity for social mobility. Remainers are married teachers with children. They are motivated to work in international schools by the perceived stability and security these schools offer. Discussing implications for teacher recruitment, development, and retention in international schools, this book is an essential read for international educational researchers as well as students researching international education or teacher identity.

Science Education in East Asia

Author : Myint Swe Khine
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319163906
Total Pages : 637 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book Science Education in East Asia written by Myint Swe Khine and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-09-03 with total page 637 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents innovations in teaching and learning science, novel approaches to science curriculum, cultural and contextual factors in promoting science education and improving the standard and achievement of students in East Asian countries. The authors in this book discuss education reform and science curriculum changes and promotion of science and STEM education, parental roles and involvement in children's education, teacher preparation and professional development and research in science education in the context of international benchmarking tests to measure the knowledge of mathematics and science such as the Trends in Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and achievement in science, mathematics and reading like Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Among the high achieving countries, the performance of the students in East Asian countries such as Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and China (Shanghai) are notable. This book investigates the reasons why students from East Asian countries consistently claim the top places in each and every cycle of those study. It brings together prominent science educators and researchers from East Asia to share their experience and findings, reflection and vision on emerging trends, pedagogical innovations and research-informed practices in science education in the region. It provides insights into effective educational strategies and development of science education to international readers.

Bridging Worlds: Teaching Social Studies in Asia with Western Methods

Author : Niraj Raungsan
Publisher : Niraj Ruangsan
ISBN 13 : 6163008758
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book Bridging Worlds: Teaching Social Studies in Asia with Western Methods written by Niraj Raungsan and published by Niraj Ruangsan. This book was released on 2023-10-20 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the ever-shrinking global village, the field of education stands as a bridge that connects diverse cultures, ideas, and perspectives. The book , "Bridging Worlds: Teaching Social Studies in Asia with Western Methods," is a testament to the power of this bridge - a bridge that spans the rich tapestry of Asian cultures and the pedagogical approaches of the Western world. A Global Perspective on Education: Asia, the world's largest continent, is a mosaic of languages, traditions, and histories. As the 21st century unfolds, Asian nations are playing increasingly vital roles on the global stage. With this burgeoning significance, it becomes crucial to nurture[NR5] a generation of informed, empathetic, and socially responsible citizens who can navigate the complexities of our interconnected world. The Challenge of Balancing Tradition and Innovation: Teaching social studies in Asia is not without its challenges. Educators must grapple with[NR6] the delicate task of preserving cultural heritage while preparing students for a globalized future. The diverse learning styles, historical contexts, and cultural nuances across the continent add layers of complexity to this endeavor. A Collaborative Effort: "Bridging Worlds" is the culmination of collaborative efforts from educators, researchers, and policymakers who have dedicated themselves to enriching social studies education in Asia. It is a mosaic of insights, strategies, and best practices that aim to empower educators and stakeholders in their mission to shape the future. A Journey Through the Chapters: This book embarks on a comprehensive journey, each chapter serving as a stepping stone towards a more holistic and culturally relevant social studies curriculum. From laying the foundations in Chapter 1 to fostering global awareness in Chapter 10, we explore the intricacies of curriculum development, teaching strategies, assessment, and more. A Call to Action: As you delve into the chapters of "Bridging Worlds," we invite you to reflect on the role of education in shaping the future. Each page is an invitation to bridge the gap between tradition and innovation, between local relevance and global perspective, and between cultural preservation and preparation for an interconnected world. A Vision for the Future: My hope is that this book will serve as a guide, a source of inspiration, and a catalyst for change. Whether you are an educator seeking fresh approaches, a policymaker shaping educational standards, or a researcher exploring the dynamics of social studies education, "Bridging Worlds" is a resource that calls us to envision a future where education transcends borders and unites cultures.

Primary Science Education in East Asia

Author : Yew-Jin Lee
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319971670
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (199 download)

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Download or read book Primary Science Education in East Asia written by Yew-Jin Lee and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-26 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edited volume is a state-of-the-art comparison of primary science education across six East-Asian regions; namely, the People’s Republic of China, Republic of Korea, Republic of China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, and Singapore. While news of educational policies, classroom teaching, assessment, and other educational innovations here often surface in the international media, this book brings together for the first time relevant information regarding educational systems and strategies in primary science in East Asia. Above all, it is a readable yet comprehensive survey—readers would have an accurate sense of what has been accomplished, what has not worked so well, and what remains to be done. Invited experts in comparative education research and/or science education also provide commentary by discussing common themes across the six regions. These types of critical synoptic reviews add much value by enabling readers to understand broad commonalities and help synthesize what must surely be a bewildering amount of very interesting albeit confusing body of facts, issues, and policies. Education in East Asia holds many lessons (both positive and negative) to offer to the rest of the world to which this volume is a timely contribution to the literature.

Studies in Science Education in the Asia-Pacific Region

Author : May Hung Cheng
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317510704
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book Studies in Science Education in the Asia-Pacific Region written by May Hung Cheng and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-13 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consistent 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 contributions—from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand—give a taste of some of the issues being explored, and the hopes that researchers have of positively influencing the types of science education experienced by school students. The purpose of this book is therefore to share contextual information related to science education in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as offering insights for conducting studies in this region and outlining possible questions for further investigation. In addition, we anticipate that the specific resources and strategies introduced in this book will provide a useful reference for curriculum developers and science educators when they design school science curricula and science both pre-service and in-service teacher education programmes. The first section of the book examines features of science learners and learning, and includes studies investigating the processes associated with science conceptual learning, scientific inquiry, model construction, and students’ attitudes towards science. The second section focuses on teachers and teaching. It discusses some more innovative teaching approaches adopted in the region, including the use of group work, inquiry-based instruction, developing scientific literacy, and the use of questions and analogies. The third section reports on initiatives related to assessments and curriculum reform, including initiatives associated with school-based assessment, formative assessment strategies, and teacher support accompanying curriculum reform. The Open Access version of this book, available at http://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781315717678, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

Handbook of Asian Education

Author : Yong Zhao
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136721282
Total Pages : 815 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (367 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Asian Education written by Yong Zhao and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 815 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive and authoritative, this Handbook provides a nuanced description and analysis of educational systems, practices, and policies in Asian countries and explains and interprets these practices from cultural, social, historical, and economic perspectives. Using a culture-based framework, the volume is organized in five sections, each devoted to educational practices in one civilization in Asia: Sinic, Japanese, Islamic, Buddhist, and Hindu. Culture and culture identities essentially are civilization identities; the major differences among civilizations are rooted in their different cultures. This framework offers a novel approach to capturing the essence of the diverse educational systems and practices in Asia. Uniquely combining description and interpretation of educational practices in Asia, this Handbook is a must-have resource for education researchers and graduate students in international and comparative education, globalization and education, multicultural education, sociocultural foundations of education, and Asian studies, and for educational administrators and education policy makers.

Global Perspectives and New Challenges in Culturally Responsive Pedagogies

Author : Lester-Irabinna Rigney
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000880257
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Global Perspectives and New Challenges in Culturally Responsive Pedagogies written by Lester-Irabinna Rigney and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-05-31 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Led by Professor Lester-Irabinna Rigney, Global Perspectives and New Challenges in Culturally Responsive Pedagogies brings together diverse communities of education research in an innovative way to develop a nuanced understanding of the relationship between education and democracy. This book synthesises a range of theoretical, conceptual, and empirical approaches to address the complex challenges faced by young people and societies in the 21st century. Each chapter provides accounts of local inclusive encounters in education, while engaging with global debates and issues, such as racism, neoliberalism, de-colonisation, new colonialism, de-democratisation, and growing social, economic, and educational inequality. This book presents new ways of thinking about democracy, local–global enactments of culturally responsive pedagogies through teaching and learning, and future thinking for a new era. Bringing together diverse, Australian, and international perspectives, this book will be relevant to educators, researchers, and policy makers who are interested in Indigenous education, educational sociology, de-coloniality, cultural safety, critical pedagogy, and education leadership theory.

Engaging with Contemporary Challenges through Science Education Research

Author : Olivia Levrini
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030744906
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Engaging with Contemporary Challenges through Science Education Research written by Olivia Levrini and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-09-24 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book starts with the premise that beauty can be an engine of transformation and authentic engagement in an increasingly complex world. It presents an organized picture of highlights from the 13th European Science Education Research Association Conference, ESERA 2019, held in Bologna, Italy. The collection includes contributions that discuss contemporary issues such as climate change, multiculturalism, and the flourishing of new interdisciplinary areas of investigation, including the application of cognitive neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and digital humanities to science education research. It also highlights learners’ difficulties engaging with socio-scientific issues in a digital and post-truth era. The volume demonstrates that deepening our understanding is the preferred way to address these challenges and that science education has a key role to play in this effort. In particular, the book advances the argument that the deep and novel character of these challenges requires a collective search for new narratives and languages, an expanding knowledge base and new theoretical perspectives and methods of research. The book provides a contemporary picture of science education research and looks to the theoretical and practical societal challenges of the future.