2013•Tuwhera (Auckland University of Technology)Open access

Building a Future-Oriented Science Education System in New Zealand: How Are We Doing?.

Jane Gilbert, Ally Bull

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This paper makes the case for deep and radical change to New Zealand's approach to science education. It discusses the implications of recent science education research and policy work, and argues New Zealand still has a long way to go to developing a future-oriented science education system. It explores what needs to change and contains suggestions for some first steps.

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Key concepts: Science education, Engineering ethics, Public relations, Sociology, Political science, Engineering, Pedagogy