Developing scientific literacy : using news media in the classroom

摘要: 'Throughout the book, all ideas, content, suggestions and arguments are supported by in-depth research solid referencing, making this an authoritative, yet eminently readable, reference volume for current would-be secondary science teachers' - "School Science Review".Science-related news stories have great potential as a resource teaching learning about its impact on society. By demonstrating relevance of subject in everyday life, they can form valuable bridge between school classroom 'real world'. Worldwide, those advocating education reform stress need to promote 'scientific literacy' among young people typically includes equipping students critically engage with reports media. However, very little guidance exists who wish do so."Developing Scientific Literacy" addresses gap, offering much-needed framework teachers wishing explore 'science media' schools or colleges. It suggests how across number areas collaborate aptitude ability thoughtfully Drawing development work, authors: describe key characteristics reporting; discuss developing people's criticality respect such reports; and, identify appropriate instructional objectives suggest activities through which these might be achieved. This timely book is source ideas insights teachers. will also interest responsibilities initial teacher training continuing professional development.