EDU 5350 Science Education in Society
This course is designed to examine how science education intersects with challenges our society will face in current times including issues such as climate change, ecoliteracy, limitations of resources, gene-based technology and alternative. Using a socio-scientific issues framework, it will explore the link between science, science policy and contemporary issues and how scientists, science educators and students of science think about and address these issues. Students also will learn about the significance of discourse, critical thinking and analytical skills in science classrooms.
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Education