Science Education in Theory and Practice: An Introductory Guide to Learning Theory
- ISBN-10
- 3030436209
- ISBN-13
- 9783030436209
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 517
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-09-08
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Authors
- Ben Akpan, Teresa J. Kennedy
Description
This book provides a collection of applicable learning theories and their applications to science teaching. It presents a synthesis of historical theories while also providing practical implications for improvement of pedagogical practices aimed at advancing the field into the future. The theoretical viewpoints included in this volume span cognitive and social human development, address theories of learning, and describe approaches to teaching and curriculum development. The book presents and discusses humanistic, behaviourist, cognitivist, and constructivist theories. In addition, it looks at other theories, such as multiple intelligences theory, systems thinking, gender/sexuality theory and indigenous knowledge systems. Each chapter follows a reader-motivated approach anchored on a narrative genre. The book serves as a guide for those aiming to create optional learning experiences to prepare the next generation STEM workforce. Chapter “The Bildung Theory—From von Humboldt to Klafki and Beyond” is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com
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