Changes in Science Education
OpenLearn Review
Location
Online(Course Link)
Dates
On Demand
Course Categories
Training and Education
Certficate
Yes()
Language
English
Course Fees
FreeNo. of Attendant
Unlimited
Acquired Skills/Covered Subjects
- demonstrate an understanding of problems associated with defining the Nature of Science,write in an informed way about the purposes of compulsory science education,be aware of the educational complications and implications associated with the phrase ‘the public understanding of science’
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Providing an overview of current issues in UK science education, Changes in Science Education is a free course that examines what type of science the curriculum should cover and for what purpose. It will introduce you to the practical problems of delivering an effective science curriculum, touching upon particular questions at all three educational tiers - primary, secondary and tertiary.
