The work of elementary science teaching is challenging given the wide array of subject
matter most teachers are expected to teach and a systematic de-prioritisation of science at …

The search for literature used recognised review methodologies with key search terms and
variations linked to the themes in the analysis framework (see below), using electronic …

Marine plastic pollution is a pervasive worldwide problem, with over 17 million metric tons of
plastic entering oceans annually. While education is key to addressing this issue, initial …

The problem and the aim of the study. Pre-service science teachers have to do some
experiments to teach students to find scientific truth. As a result of COVID-19 and the …

Inquiry-based science education (IBSE) has been a key element in science education for the
past decade and should therefore be a key element of pre-service teacher (PST) education …

Purpose–International teaching practicum (ITP) is seen as an avenue for future teachers to
broaden their world views and enhance their personal and professional development …

Throughout this chapter, we examine the role of science in the Latin American context. We
reflect on how scientific education should address the role of human beings within society to …

Initial teacher education programs have been criticised for their failure to deliver classroom-
ready graduates. Problems of concern for preservice teachers (PSTs) identified in the …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to better understand the work of mentors or
cooperating teachers (CTs) in Spain and Thailand, by comparing how mentors in both …

This chapter on STEM policy in Australia reveals that compared to the rest of the members of
the OECD, it has been slow to adopt a national STEM strategy. The push for STEM in …