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  • ISBN 9783631582879
  • Weight: 550g
  • Dimensions: 148 x 210mm
  • Publication Date: 03 Mar 2009
  • Publisher: Peter Lang AG
  • Publication City/Country: CH
  • Product Form: Hardback
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This book explores the evidence for paradigm shifts in the context of science education. The articles draw attention to areas where there is a perceived need for a paradigm shift in post-Soviet countries if science education is to meet the goal of enhancing scientific literacy. Estonia, as an example of a faster developing country from those in the post-Soviet block, recognised the need to change its System when the economy allowed. Its first focus was in the area of technology. It was seen as vital to generate interest towards science for students studying in compulsory education. Inevitably scientific thinking plays an important role in the development of a society, and where post-Soviet countries are part of the European Union they also will need to see an important role of school science in preparing adults for a knowledge-based society. The paradigm shifts are thus seen in this light.
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The Editors: Jack Holbrook is Professor for Science Education at the University of Tartu (Estonia).
Miia Rannikmäe is Professor for Science Education at the University of Tartu (Estonia).
Priit Reiska is Professor for Science Education at the University of Tallinn (Estonia).
Paul Ilsley is Professor for Adult Education at the University of Northern Illinois (USA).