| Unit name | Trends in Science Education Research |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EDUCM4001 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Professor. McFarlane |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Education |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit will introduce and evaluate past, recent and ongoing work in science education research. The emphasis will be on developing understanding of research work, which has been conducted in the UK and overseas, and on the development of participants' skills in interpreting and evaluating this work. Notions of evidence-based practice and other strategies for translating research work into classroom practice will also be considered. The future needs of classroom practitioners will also be discussed.
