Science Teaching

<p><em>Science Teaching</em> explains how history and philosophy of science contributes to the resolution of persistent theoretical curricular and pedagogical issues in science education. It shows why it is essential for science teachers to know and appreciate the history and philosophy of the subject they teach and how this knowledge can enrich science instruction and enthuse students in the subject. Through its historical perspective the book reveals to students teachers and researchers the foundations of scientific knowledge and its connection to philosophy metaphysics mathematics and broader social influences including the European Enlightenment and develops detailed arguments about constructivism worldviews and science multicultural science education inquiry teaching values and teacher education. Fully updated and expanded the 20th Anniversary Edition of this classic text featuring four new chapters—The Enlightenment Tradition; Joseph Priestley and Photosynthesis; Science Worldviews and Education; and Nature of Science Research—and 1300 references provides a solid foundation for teaching and learning in the field.</p>