What, how and why : reconceptualising science education.

This thesis proposes a reconceptualisation of science education. Compulsory science education should be seen in the broad context of general education, and science education should share the social goal of enhancing democratic society. The reproduction and transformation of social institutions is af...

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Main Author: Longbottom, John E
Language:en
Published: University of Canterbury. Physics and Astronomy 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10092/5613