Contemporary Australian primary science teacher education: Triumphs, tensions and future directions

Angela Fitzgerald, Kimberley Pressick-Kilborn, Reece Mills, Linda Pfeiffer, James Deehan

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Abstract

This book provides an evidence-based response to how ‘classroom-readiness’ translates into the preparation of future teachers of science. It juxtaposes contemporary understanding of programming and practices in initial teacher education in an Australian context against international narratives. Through this, this book shifts the understanding of primary science education from a deficit model to one that critically examines, challenges and contest what is happening in this space, and why. It proposes problems of practice in primary science teacher education and then draws on these provocations to provide insights into possible solutions.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationSingapore
PublisherSpringer
Number of pages111
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9789819756605
ISBN (Print)9789819756599
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Publication series

NameSpringerBriefs in Education
ISSN (Print)2211-1921
ISSN (Electronic)2211-193X

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