Rethinking Scientific Literacy
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Critical Social Thought
ISBN-10
0415948436
ISBN-13
9780415948432
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jan 26th, 2004
Print length
240 Pages
Weight
366 grams
Dimensions
22.80 x 15.80 x 1.30 cms
Ksh 9,850.00
Werezi Extended Catalogue
0 in stock
Delivery Location
Delivery fee: Select location
Secure
Quality
Fast
Expanding constructivist ideas on science curricula presented in journal articles, Roth (U. of Victoria) and Barton (Teachers College, Columbia U.) probe the relationship of "school science" to broader societal contexts through examples of empowerment via diverse paths to such knowledge. Distributed
Rethinking Scientific Literacy presents a new perspective on science learning as a tool for improving communities. By focusing on case studies inside and outside of the classroom, the authors illuminate the relevance of science in students'' everyday lives, offering a new vision of scientific literacy that is inextricably linked with social responsibility and community development. The goal if not tote memorization of facts and theories, but a broader competency in scientific thinking and the ability to generate positive change.
Get Rethinking Scientific Literacy by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by Taylor & Francis Ltd and it has pages.
