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.[...]
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Debunking Myths in Education.
Drawing on data generated by the EU's Interests and Recruitment in Science (IRIS) project, this volume examines the issue of young people's participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. With an especial focus on female participation, the chapters offer analysis deployi[...]