Diversity and equity in science education
Subtitle: research, policy, and practice
By: Okhee Lee, Cory A. Buxton.
Contributors: Buxton, Cory A.
Series: Multicultural education series
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 237
ISBN-13: 9780807750681; 9780807750698
Subjects: Science -- Study and teaching -- United States; Multicultural education -- United States
Description: "Two leading science educators provide a comprehensive, state-of-the-field analysis of current trends in the research, policy, and practice of science education. This book offers valuable insights into why gaps in science achievement among racial, ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic groups persist, and points toward practical means of narrowing or eliminating these gaps. Lee and Buxton examine instructional practices, science curriculum materials (including computer technology), assessment, teacher education, school organization, federal and state policies, and home-school connections. The book synthesized the emerging body of research in the field of science education and its application to practice and policy and features an analysis of major science education initiatives, interventions, and programs that have been successful with non-mainstream students."--Books.google.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.