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Goals and History of Science Education |
Archambault, Reginald D. John Dewey on Education. New York: The Modern Library, 1964.
The book represents a collection of Dewey's major writings on education, together with certain basic statements of his philosophical position that are relevant to understanding his educational views.
Cremin, Lawrence A. American Education: The Metropolitan Experience, 1876 - 1980. New York: Harper and Row, 1988.
This is the final volume of Cremin's history of American education. The book covers the leading educational theorists of the era; it traces the development of educational programs in schools and college, and it portrays the role of education in the lives of individual Americans.
DeBoer, George E. A History of Ideas in Science Education: Implications for Practice. New York: Teachers College Press, 1991.
If you need to write a report on any aspect of the history science education in the United States from the mid-ninteenth century to today, this is the book to get. DeBoer's book traces the history of ideas in science education by examining the works of scientists, researchers, professors, and classroom teachers to book together an account of science education that exists nowhere else.
Duschl, Richard A. Restructuring Science Education. New York: Teachers College Press, 1990.
This book reviews the last 30 years of science education and in the process clarifies the philosophical orientation that is most prevalent in today's school science programs. It also suggests that science teachers should consider the structure and development of theories as an organizing framework for curriculum and instruction.
Fulfilling the Promise: Biology Education in the Nation's Schools. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press, 1990
This book presents a vision of what biology education in our schools could be as well as specific practical recommendations. The book traces the development of biology education in the nation's schools to its present state; problems that have impeded the improvement of biology education; how to prepare biology teachers; and what is needed to improve biology education.
Hurd, Paul DeHart. New Directions in Teaching Secondary School Science. Chicago, IL: Rand McNally, 1970.
This book examines trends in secondary school science during the "Golden Era of Science Education," and the perspective they provide for innovative change.
James, Robert K. and V. Ray Kurtz. Science and Mathematics Education for the Year 2000 and Beyond. Bowling Green, OH: School Science and Mathematics Association, 1985.
A collection of articles responding to a central theme: "In a world which is increasingly scientific and technological, what science and mathematics knowledge and skills will be of greatest value?" The book also contains the reactions of a wide range of in-service practitioners to the suggested curricula.
Harms, Norris C, and Robert E. Yager, What Research Says to the Science Teacher, Volume 3. Washington, DC: National Science Teachers Association, 1981.
This is the report of Project Synthesis with chapters devoted to the overall purpose, organization and procedures used, to biology education, physical science, inquiry, elementary school science, and science-technology-society.
Murnane, Richard J. and Senta A Raizen (Eds). Improving Indicators of the Quality of Science and Mathematics Education in Grades K-12. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 1988.
A report of the Committee on Indicators of Precollege Science and Mathematics Education (established by the National Research Council). The report discusses recommendations for improved ways of monitoring the condition of education in the fields of science and mathematics.
Nelkin, Dorothy. Science Textbook Controversies and the Politics of Equal Time. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press, 1977.
The book discusses and analyzes the creationism movement and its expression of basic and widespread criticism of science and its pervasive influence on social values.