Rethinking Scientific Literacy
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Teaching, Teaching Methods
| Author: | Wolff-Michael Roth, Angela Calabrese Barton | ISBN: | 9781135934934 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | May 1, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Wolff-Michael Roth, Angela Calabrese Barton |
| ISBN: | 9781135934934 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | May 1, 2004 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
