The Complexities of Socioscientific Issues in Education

This textbook is an essential scholarly resource that explores the complexities of socioscientific issues (SSI), presenting scenarios that serve as an overview of crucial concerns. It is designed to give students a nuanced perspective as they navigate the intersections of science, ethics, and society. It aims to develop critical thinking abilities and enhance informed decision-making by encouraging students to think critically, evaluate evidence, and support their viewpoints. It examines these issues across various scientific fields, presenting scenarios designed to enhance critical thinking and informed decision-making by encouraging students to evaluate evidence and support their viewpoints. This publication includes socioscientific issues from around the world that address the disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science.

This volume is an invaluable resource for science educators and policymakers, as it provides practical insights and research-based strategies for enhancing scientific literacy and fostering a deeper understanding of the ethical dimensions of science in our interconnected world.

Presents issues addressing the disciplines of biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science Explores global perspectives on socioscientific issues Promotes critical thinking and decision-making

Autorentext

Dr. Rola Khishfe is a professor at the Department of Education of the American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon. She has taught at the university and K-12 levels, and she currently teaches methods and science content courses to preservice science teachers, as well as curriculum design and development. She is also involved in providing professional development to inservice teachers. Her research interests focus on the teaching and learning of nature of science and argumentation skills in the context of socioscientific and scientific issues. She has published articles in international journals such as the International Journal of Science Education and the Journal of Research in Science Teaching. She has been a guest speaker at several international conferences in science education.

Inhalt

Introduction.- Chapter 1: Socioscientific Issues as Tools to Teach Argumentation and Nature of Science.- Chapter 2: Purpose and Methodology.- Chapter 3: Biology.- Chapter 4: Physics.- Chapter 5: Environmental Science.- Chapter 6: Chemistry.- Chapter 7: Interdisciplinary Science: Ethical and Societal Challenges.- Chapter 8: Implications and Recommendations.