Science in secondary schools has tended to be viewed mainly as a 'practical subject', and language and literacy in science education have been neglected. But learning the language of science is a major part of science education: every science lesson is a language lesson, and language is a major barr[...]
Offers a comprehensive overview of the major areas of research and scholarship in science education. This title includes chapters that summarize the research work and evidence in the field, and discusses its significance, reliability and implications for the practice of science teaching.[...]