Controversial Environmental Issues: A Case Study for the Professional Development of Science Teachers.

摘要: Inclusion of controversial issues, such as global climate change (GCC) within the school science curriculum presents several different challenges to teachers: first, nature topic; second, it does not relate well normal sequencing and division topics most courses; and, third, there are important non-scientific aspects possible solutions problem. In this study, small focus groups teachers considered how they would prefer integrate topic into their courses for 14-16-year-old students. It was clearly stated by that preferred maintain integrity subject rather than be involved in extensive interdisciplinary teaching. agreed GCC provided an excellent opportunity application higher order abilities using develop understanding its place society.