Science Education and Curriculum in South Africa

Science Education and Curriculum in South Africa by Oscar Koopman.

This book explores the impact of the socio-historical, political, and economic environment in South Africa, both during and after Apartheid. During this time, the South African education system demonstrated an interest in a specific type of knowledge, which Koopman refers to as ‘a science of governm...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Koopman, Oscar (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2017.
Edition:1st ed. 2017.
Series:Curriculum Studies Worldwide
Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:
Curriculums (Courses of study).
Education—Curricula.
Learning.
Instruction.
Education—History.
Electronic resources (E-books)
Online Access:Click to view e-book
Holy Cross Note:Loaded electronically.
Electronic access restricted to members of the Holy Cross Community.
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1 Phenomenology as a method in education research
  • Chapter 2 Physical science: A science for government or a science for life?
  • Chapter 3 My becoming and un-becoming: Life as a child, learner and university science student
  • Chapter 4 I am ready for this new curriculum: The lived experiences of a Physical Science teacher
  • Chapter 5 Do teachers also see what chemists see when they teach chemistry?
  • Chapter 6 What can science teachers learn from the wine expert?
  • Chapter 7 Harnessing the full use of the senses in the science classroom
  • Chapter 8 Can a phenomenological approach enhance learning in science in South Africa?. .

Similar Items