Science in the Context of General Education -- Curricular Processes in Science Education -- Design of the Curricular Delphi Study on Science Education -- Instruments of Data Collection and Methods of Data Analysis -- Results of the Different Rounds -- Comparison to Findings in Other (European) Countries
Summary
As part of an international curricular Delphi study, Theresa Schulte realizes an empirically based approach to a contemporary understanding of scientific literacy from the perspective of different stakeholders in Germany. The analyses show in which areas changes are necessary so that science education can better fulfill its claim to contribute to students' general education and literacy
Zusammenfassung; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; 1 Introduction; 2 Theoretical Framework; 2.1 Science in the Context of General Education; 2.1.1 Reflections on Concepts of General Education; 2.1.2 The Contribution of Science to General Education; 2.1.3 Scientific Literacy; 2.1.4 General Science and the Tradition of Subject Differentiation; 2.1.5 Enhancing Science Education in Europe - The PROFILES Project; 2.1.6 Summary; 2.2 Science Education and Curriculum; 2.2.1 The Concept of Curriculum; 2.2.2 Curriculum Elements of Science Education; 2.2.2.1 Contexts and Situations
