In this engaging and well crafted book, Change Agents in Science Education situates the science educator in dynamic social, political, and cultural environments where individuals are engaged in science for change. A wide range of educational contexts are described in the book, including urban school settings in the U.S., slum communities in Mumbai, India, an agricultural community in Benin, Africa, a childrens educational television program production company in the U.S. In each context, powerful examples of how science was enacted to transform ways of thinking and doing are demonstrated. ...
In this engaging and well crafted book, Change Agents in Science Education situates the science educator in dynamic social, political, and cultural en...