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Rethinking Scientific Literacy
Abstract
Rethinking Scientific Literacy presents a new perspective on science learning as a tool for improving communities. By focusing on case studies inside and outside of the classroom, the authors illuminate the relevance of science in students' everyday lives, offering a new vision of scientific literacy that is inextricably linked with social responsibility and community development. The goal if not tote memorization of facts and theories, but a broader competency in scientific thinking and the ability to generate positive change.
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- Authors
- Roth, W.-M., & Barton, A. C.
- Venue
- Routledge eBooks
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Published
- 2004-05-01
- OpenAlex
- W291521857
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- 411
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- 0
- FWCI
- 31.59
- Type
- book
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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