Global Science Literacy
Victor J. . Ed(S): Mayer
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Hardback. Proposes the science curriculum concept of Global Science Literacy justifying its use internationally with reference to the nature of science, the probable direction of science in the millennium, the capability for GSL to develop inter-cultural understanding, and its relevance to non-Western cultures and traditions. Editor(s): Mayer, Victor J. Series: Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education. Num Pages: 256 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 542.
The authors propose the science curriculum concept of Global Science Literacy justifying its use internationally with reference to the nature of science, the probable direction of science in the new millennium, the capability for GSL to develop inter-cultural understanding, and its relevance to non-Western cultures and traditions. GSL curricula are organized conceptually rather than by science discipline, include objectives from the social studies construct of global education, and represent the broad spectrum of science methodologies, not just those of the physical sciences typical of current curricula. The book is recommended reading for all who are interested in the future of ... Read more
The authors propose the science curriculum concept of Global Science Literacy justifying its use internationally with reference to the nature of science, the probable direction of science in the new millennium, the capability for GSL to develop inter-cultural understanding, and its relevance to non-Western cultures and traditions. GSL curricula are organized conceptually rather than by science discipline, include objectives from the social studies construct of global education, and represent the broad spectrum of science methodologies, not just those of the physical sciences typical of current curricula. The book is recommended reading for all who are interested in the future of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Series
Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education
Number of Pages
242
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402005145
SKU
V9781402005145
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99-15
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