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Scientific literacy and purposes for teaching science: A case study of lebanese private school teachers

Danielle DANI
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289–299
Publication Date
2022-10-18
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Findings are discussed in light of contextual factors that inform the operationalization of scientific literacy in practice.

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Objective & Hypothesis:In the United States and around the world, calls for educational reform stress the need for a scientifically literate population, prepared for the twenty-first century workforce.
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Key Findings & Data:Teachers play an essential role in the development of scientifically literate citizens.
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In the United States and around the world, calls for educational reform stress the need for a scientifically literate population, prepared for the twenty-first century workforce. These calls have translated into new curricula, which in isolation, are not enough? Teachers play an essential role in the development of scientifically literate citizens. Their purposes for teaching science act as filters for acceptable learning and teaching activities. This paper examines the congruence of eight private school teachers’ purposes for teaching science, and aspects of scientific literacy in the Middle Eastern country of Lebanon. Findings are discussed in light of contextual factors that inform the operationalization of scientific literacy in practice.

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DANI, D. (2022). Scientific literacy and purposes for teaching science: A case study of lebanese private school teachers. International Journal of Environmental and Science Education (elektronik), Cilt: 4 - Sayı: 3, 289–299. https://ajindex.com/articles/540873

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