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Equity and Science Education Reform (Paperback): Sharon J Lynch Equity and Science Education Reform (Paperback)
Sharon J Lynch
R1,542 Discovery Miles 15 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This lucid, accessible, thought-provoking discussion of issues related to equity in science education reform is for science educators, including idealists and exacting pragmatists, who are dedicated to exploring what it means to put into practice rallying cries like "science literacy for all," "equity and excellence," and "standards-based reform."
Intended as an enjoyable and stimulating read, as opposed to a comprehensive summary of everything ever written about equity in science education, it is a response to the new science education standards and reforms, with their goal of science literacy for all. If this goal is to be taken seriously, the implications are immense. A central purpose of this book is to project and discuss how achieving this goal would affect science education reform and vice versa.
The work is research based, using statistics, tables, and figures drawn primarily from NSF reports and other public information documents to provide a foundation for equity concerns. However, these statistics are not the main focus of the book. Rather, they are used to make a case, backed by pertinent research, the literature on best practice, and provocative examples from schools and classrooms. Charts, tables, and graphic organizers provide visual evidence and enhance the arguments presented.
Moving from research-based studies to classroom stories, "Equity and Science Education Reform" encourages readers to think about the complexity of the issues. No easy answers or quick fixes are offered.
Researching across "identity" areas and attempting to unite them in a discussion that recognizes both the common elements as well as important distinctions, it provides a comprehensive picture of equity concerns across ethnicity, class, gender, and location. Encompassing a broad literature in science education, reform and policy, and equity issues, it offers an "equity schema" as a unifying concept to guide discussion throughout.
This book is based, in part, on a series of nine background papers that were commissioned by the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Project 2061 and the summary document, which was written by the author of this book. But it goes far beyond the original study to provide a consistent, coherent, and lively discussion that vividly illustrates the issues raised by the experiences of teachers and students who are struggling with equity principles in the context of science education reform.

Airflow (Paperback, New Ed): Martin Simons Airflow (Paperback, New Ed)
Martin Simons
R356 Discovery Miles 3 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Airflow examines and describes the many ways in which modellers and practitioners of a wide range of hobbies and sports (even cricket!) can understand and confront, harness and exploit the physical properties of wind and air. The book's admirable breadth and depth offers something not only for students of many science and technical subjects, but also to the hobbyists and disciples of 'alternative energy'. The book will be of particular interest to the increasing number of people who are hooked on the thrill and excitement of sports such as yachting, aeromodelling, ballooning, car racing, parachuting, kite flying, boomerang throwing, hang gliding, soaring in sailplanes and power flying.

Equity and Science Education Reform (Hardcover): Sharon J Lynch Equity and Science Education Reform (Hardcover)
Sharon J Lynch
R3,931 Discovery Miles 39 310 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This lucid, accessible, thought-provoking discussion of issues related to equity in science education reform is for science educators, including idealists and exacting pragmatists, who are dedicated to exploring what it means to put into practice rallying cries like "science literacy for all," "equity and excellence," and "standards-based reform."
Intended as an enjoyable and stimulating read, as opposed to a comprehensive summary of everything ever written about equity in science education, it is a response to the new science education standards and reforms, with their goal of science literacy for all. If this goal is to be taken seriously, the implications are immense. A central purpose of this book is to project and discuss how achieving this goal would affect science education reform and vice versa.
The work is research based, using statistics, tables, and figures drawn primarily from NSF reports and other public information documents to provide a foundation for equity concerns. However, these statistics are not the main focus of the book. Rather, they are used to make a case, backed by pertinent research, the literature on best practice, and provocative examples from schools and classrooms. Charts, tables, and graphic organizers provide visual evidence and enhance the arguments presented.
Moving from research-based studies to classroom stories, "Equity and Science Education Reform" encourages readers to think about the complexity of the issues. No easy answers or quick fixes are offered.
Researching across "identity" areas and attempting to unite them in a discussion that recognizes both the common elements as well as important distinctions, it provides a comprehensive picture of equity concerns across ethnicity, class, gender, and location. Encompassing a broad literature in science education, reform and policy, and equity issues, it offers an "equity schema" as a unifying concept to guide discussion throughout.
This book is based, in part, on a series of nine background papers that were commissioned by the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Project 2061 and the summary document, which was written by the author of this book. But it goes far beyond the original study to provide a consistent, coherent, and lively discussion that vividly illustrates the issues raised by the experiences of teachers and students who are struggling with equity principles in the context of science education reform.

Sustainability - Life Chances and Livelihoods (Paperback, New): Michael Redclift Sustainability - Life Chances and Livelihoods (Paperback, New)
Michael Redclift
R1,615 Discovery Miles 16 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Author Biography:
Michael Redclift is a Professor of International Environmental Policy at Keele University.

Sustainability - Life Chances and Livelihoods (Hardcover, illustrated edition): Michael Redclift Sustainability - Life Chances and Livelihoods (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
Michael Redclift
R5,372 Discovery Miles 53 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This text examines the links between people's livelihoods and life chances and the concept of sustainability in both the developed and developing worlds. It does so by examining the way in which social and economic processes complement and compound environmental change. It explores the main components of sustainable development - health, economic policy, land use, ethics and education, in both the north and south and demonstrates the way in which the life chances of individuals both effect and are affected by, their environments. The book shows that the scope of sustainability thinking needs to be widened to embrace public policies and experiences in both developed and developing countries.

Against the Grain - Genetic Transformation of Global Agriculture (Paperback, Revised): Marc Lappe, Britt Bailey Against the Grain - Genetic Transformation of Global Agriculture (Paperback, Revised)
Marc Lappe, Britt Bailey
R458 Discovery Miles 4 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The world's food production is undergoing a rapid and revolutionary transformation, but little is known about it and less is being done to question the wisdom of it. Within a very few years, much of what we eat will have been genetically engineered, without proper consideration of the issues of public health, consumer choice and ecological stability. Against the Grain argues that the consequences of this huge experiment could be catastrophic, and at the very least have been underestimated or ignored by the industries exploiting the new technologies. The authors have unearthed government and industry documents which show these new methods to be far from fail-safe or risk free. Comprehensively supported with facts and references, the book provides a full account of the science and technologies involved in producing 'transgenic plants'. It also explains the scale and speed of what is going on, and argues for full public accountability and control of new developments - before it is too late.

Communicating Science - Professional Contexts (OU Reader) (Hardcover, New): Roger Hill, Kirk Junker, Eileen Scanlon Communicating Science - Professional Contexts (OU Reader) (Hardcover, New)
Roger Hill, Kirk Junker, Eileen Scanlon
R2,605 Discovery Miles 26 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Communicating Science" will be an invaluable source-book for those eager to learn about or enter the professional world of science.

Thirteenth Labor - Improving Science Education (Hardcover): Eric J. Chaisson Thirteenth Labor - Improving Science Education (Hardcover)
Eric J. Chaisson
R3,034 Discovery Miles 30 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is emerged from an insightful essay by the American Nobel chemist Dudley Herschbach, speculating about how the mythological Hercules might have tackled a hypothetical, monumental task, or "thirteenth labor," such as weighing the Earth's atmosphere.

Science Journalism - An Introduction (Hardcover): Martin Angler Science Journalism - An Introduction (Hardcover)
Martin Angler
R4,194 Discovery Miles 41 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Science Journalism: An Introduction gives wide-ranging guidance on producing journalistic content about different areas of scientific research. It provides a step-by-step guide to mastering the practical skills necessary for covering scientific stories and explaining the business behind the industry. Martin W. Angler, an experienced science and technology journalist, covers the main stages involved in getting an article written and published; from choosing an idea, structuring your pitch, researching and interviewing, to writing effectively for magazines, newspapers and online publications. There are chapters dedicated to investigative reporting, handling scientific data and explaining scientific practice and research findings to a non-specialist audience. Coverage in the chapters is supported by reading lists, review questions and practical exercises. The book also includes extensive interviews with established science journalists, scholars and scientists that provide tips on building a career in science journalism, address what makes a good reporter and discuss the current issues they face professionally. The book concludes by laying out the numerous available routes into science journalism, such as relevant writing programs, fellowships, awards and successful online science magazines. For students of journalism and professional journalists at all levels, this book offers an invaluable overview of contemporary science journalism with an emphasis on professional journalistic practice and success in the digital age.

Communicating Science - Professional Contexts (OU Reader) (Paperback, New): Roger Hill, Kirk Junker, Eileen Scanlon Communicating Science - Professional Contexts (OU Reader) (Paperback, New)
Roger Hill, Kirk Junker, Eileen Scanlon
R993 R837 Discovery Miles 8 370 Save R156 (16%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

"Communicating Science" will be an invaluable source-book for those eager to learn about or enter the professional world of science.

Communicating Science - Contexts and Channels (OU Reader) (Paperback, New): Eileen Scanlon, Elizabeth Whitelegg, Simeon Yates Communicating Science - Contexts and Channels (OU Reader) (Paperback, New)
Eileen Scanlon, Elizabeth Whitelegg, Simeon Yates
R746 Discovery Miles 7 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Communication Science: Contexts and Channels is a collection of articles that addresses the communication between scientists and the public. The book is an ideal introduction for those studying science and communication courses.

Ecological Vignettes (Paperback): Eugene P. Odum Ecological Vignettes (Paperback)
Eugene P. Odum
R1,150 Discovery Miles 11 500 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Written by well known ecologist, Eugene Odum, this book presents basic ecological principles in a series of vignettes, covering such subjects as population growth, consumption of our natural resources, and resource management. Drawing upon essays written during a forty-year career as an instructor, researcher, and ecologist, Odum introduces new terminology in an unassuming and non-condescending manner. This book is invaluable not only for the student and scientist, but also for the general interest reader.
Selected Vignettes: To Grow or Not to Grow Is Not the Question; The Question Is When Do We Stop Growing Bigger and Start Getting Better Quality in Control of Quantity, the Great Lesson in Evolution Energy, the Common Denominator That Cannot Be Reused The Rising Tide of Maintenance Costs; the Ultimate Limitation The Forest is More Than a Collection of Trees (or the Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of Parts) There are Checks and Balances but no Equilibriums in Nature When Things Get Tough I

Reading Science - Critical and Functional Perspectives on Discourses of Science (Hardcover, annotated edition): J.R. Martin,... Reading Science - Critical and Functional Perspectives on Discourses of Science (Hardcover, annotated edition)
J.R. Martin, Robert Veel
R3,940 Discovery Miles 39 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Presented in a generous, theoretically integrative framework, "Reading Science" is a unique collection which looks at the distinctive language of science and technology and the role it plays in building up scientific understandings of the world. It is also the first book to include analysis of the role of images (graphs, charts, maps) in science writing and to consider the importance of reading science discourse as a multi-modal text. The authors approach the matter from the standpoints of new rhetoric, functional linguistics, discourse analysis and critical theory, contributing to a broad and definitive treatment of the topic. The book's internationally renowned contributors include M.A.K. Halliday, Charles Bazerman and Jay Lemke.

Reading Science - Critical and Functional Perspectives on Discourses of Science (Paperback, New): J.R. Martin, Robert Veel Reading Science - Critical and Functional Perspectives on Discourses of Science (Paperback, New)
J.R. Martin, Robert Veel
R1,493 Discovery Miles 14 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Reading Science looks at the distinctive language of science and technology and the role it plays in building up scientific understandings of the world. It brings together discourse analysis and critical theory for the first time in a single-volume.
This edited collection examines science discourse from a number of perspectives, drawing on new rhetoric, functional linguistics and critical theory. It explores this language in research and industrial contexts as well as in educational settings and in popular science writing and science fiction. The papers also include consideration of the role of images (tables and figures) in science writing and the importance of reading science discourse as multi-modal text.
The internationally renowned contributos include M. A. K. Halliday, Charles Bazerman and Jay Lemke.

EUREKA! - Physics of Particles, Matter and the Universe (Paperback): R.J.Blin- Stoyle EUREKA! - Physics of Particles, Matter and the Universe (Paperback)
R.J.Blin- Stoyle
R1,354 Discovery Miles 13 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is an accessible introduction to the subject of physics, and how it underpins our understanding of the physical world today. Starting with an initial description of what physics represents from the micro- to the macroscopic, Roger Blin-Stoyle takes the reader on a tour of Newton's Laws, the nature of matter, explaining how the physical world works and how physics may affect our future understanding.
The treatment avoids detailed mathematics, and at all times relates the concepts introduced to the reader's everyday experience. The author makes effective use of simple, line drawings to illustrate the concepts introduced.
Topics are presented with clarity and precision. The author's enthusiasm for his subject, and his desire to make it comprehensible to the widest possible audience are evident. It is a good foundation for exploring the more exotic aspects of physics, as presented by, for example, Close, Davies and Hawking. Suggestions for further reading are included as an appendix.

Subspace Learning of Neural Networks (Paperback): Jian Cheng Lv, Zhang Yi, Jiliu Zhou Subspace Learning of Neural Networks (Paperback)
Jian Cheng Lv, Zhang Yi, Jiliu Zhou
R2,149 R1,534 Discovery Miles 15 340 Save R615 (29%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Using real-life examples to illustrate the performance of learning algorithms and instructing readers how to apply them to practical applications, this work offers a comprehensive treatment of subspace learning algorithms for neural networks. The authors summarize a decade of high quality research offering a host of practical applications. They demonstrate ways to extend the use of algorithms to fields such as encryption communication, data mining, computer vision, and signal and image processing to name just a few. The brilliance of the work lies with how it coherently builds a theoretical understanding of the convergence behavior of subspace learning algorithms through a summary of chaotic behaviors.

Make: Volume 69 (Paperback): Mike Sense Make: Volume 69 (Paperback)
Mike Sense
R212 R187 Discovery Miles 1 870 Save R25 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

There's never been a better time to be an amateur space explorer! From high school programs designed to send real student-led experiments to the International Space Station, to building a working VTVL (vertical take off, vertical landing) model rocket like the one from SpaceX, this issue is packed full of projects with actual space applications. And if a space aesthetic is more to your liking for your earthly abode, we've got a giant light-up full moon to hang on your wall and desktop orreries to simulate the movement of the planets around the sun. Plus 38 more great projects: Program a bot that points to the ISS when overheadLearn to laser-cut EVA foam to customize any cosplay creationBuild a light-up acrylic rainbow that changes colors to tell the weatherMake a cardboard camera that uses sun prints for filmAnd much more!

Science and Football III (Hardcover): Jens Bangsbo, Thomas Reilly, A. Mark Williams Science and Football III (Hardcover)
Jens Bangsbo, Thomas Reilly, A. Mark Williams
R6,281 Discovery Miles 62 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


The Third World Congress of Science and Football was held in Cardiff, Wales in April 1995. The aim of the conference was to continue to bridge the gap between the theory and practice of the various branches of football and increase the awareness of the value of a scientific approach to these games. These aims and the outcomes of the conference are reflected in this third volume of Science and Football.
The volume is divided into eight parts, each part containing a group of papers that are related by theme or disciplinary approach. Metabolism and nutrition, football training, match analysis, medical aspects of football and psychology and football behaviour are just a few of the areas covered in this comprehensive, in-depth volume that has been fully edited and revised.
The conclusions drawn during the congress represent an invaluable practical reference for coaches, scientists, players, managers, and all those involved in the many football codes.

Companion Encyclopedia of Science in the Twentieth Century (Hardcover): John Krige, Dominique Pestre Companion Encyclopedia of Science in the Twentieth Century (Hardcover)
John Krige, Dominique Pestre
R4,025 Discovery Miles 40 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

With over forty chapters, written by leading scholars, this comprehensive volume represents the best work in America, Europe and Asia. Geographical diversity of the authors is reflected in the different perspectives devoted to the subject, and all major disciplinary developments are covered. There are also sections concerning the countries that have made the most significant contributions, the relationship between science and industry, the importance of instrumentation, and the cultural influence of scientific modes of thought. Students and professionals will come to appreciate how, and why, science has developed - as with any other human activity, it is subject to the dynamics of society and politics.

Meeting the Standards in Secondary Science - A Guide to the ITT NC (Hardcover): Lynn D Newton Meeting the Standards in Secondary Science - A Guide to the ITT NC (Hardcover)
Lynn D Newton
R3,921 Discovery Miles 39 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This practical, comprehensive and accessible book will prove invaluable for students on secondary initial teacher training courses, PGCE students, lecturers on science education programmes and newly qualified secondary teachers. It provides: the pedagogical knowledge needed to teach science in secondary schools support activities for work in schools and self-study information on professional development for secondary teachers.

Research in science education in Europe (Paperback): Geoff Welford, Jonathan Osborne, Phil Scott Research in science education in Europe (Paperback)
Geoff Welford, Jonathan Osborne, Phil Scott
R3,935 Discovery Miles 39 350 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A range of topical issues and concerns at the forefront of research in science education in Europe are examined in this text. The contributors are science educators and researchers from throughout Europe.

Who's in Charge? - Free Will and the Science of the Brain (Paperback): Michael S Gazzaniga Who's in Charge? - Free Will and the Science of the Brain (Paperback)
Michael S Gazzaniga
R435 R358 Discovery Miles 3 580 Save R77 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

There is no "you" consciously making decisions. So how do we make decisions? How can we have free will if we don't pull the levers on our own behavior? What moral and legal implications follow if we don't have free will? Who's in Charge? is a primer for a new era in the understanding of human behavior that ranges across neuroscience, psychology, ethics, and the law with a light touch but profound implications.

The Hazards of Life and All That - A look at some accidents and safety curiosities, past and present, Third Edition (Paperback,... The Hazards of Life and All That - A look at some accidents and safety curiosities, past and present, Third Edition (Paperback, 3 Revised Edition)
J Bond
R2,528 Discovery Miles 25 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A light-hearted look at an extremely serious subject, The Hazards of Life and All That: A Look at Some Accidents and Safety Curiosities, Past and Present, Third Edition presents numerous examples of accidents throughout history and around the world, drawn from a wide range of contemporary sources. Illustrated with high-quality cartoons, this historical anthology addresses important issues affecting humans while presenting them in a humorous, accessible style. The author relates anecdotes from the gentleman struck, even in death, by lightning to the ICI invention of WATER, a cheap resource for quenching fires. The anecdotes contain salutary reminders on the precautions one should take to secure a long and healthy life.

Sterile Pharmaceutical Products - Process Engineering Applications (Hardcover): Kenneth E. Avis Sterile Pharmaceutical Products - Process Engineering Applications (Hardcover)
Kenneth E. Avis
R8,637 Discovery Miles 86 370 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sterile Pharmaceutical Products: Process Engineering Applications addresses the key concepts and applications of the sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. It covers elements of the design, installation, validation, and usage of critical processes associated with sterile product manufacture. From water systems to clean-in-place systems, to sterile powder handling and robotic applications in sterile production environments, this book addresses the issues of system implementation, integration, and operations. Written by recognized experts and peer reviewed for accuracy, all chapters include references to supplemental resources and numerous illustrations.

Children's Informal Ideas in Science (Paperback): P.J. Black, A.M. Lucas Children's Informal Ideas in Science (Paperback)
P.J. Black, A.M. Lucas
R1,534 Discovery Miles 15 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The ideas that children have about science concepts have for the past decade been the subject of a wealth of international research. But while the area has been strong in terms of data, it has suffered from a lack of theory. Children's Informal Ideas in Science addresses the question of whether children's ideas about science can be explained in a single theoretical framework. Twelve different approaches combine to tackle this central issue, each taking a deliberately critical standpoint. The contributors address such themes as values in research, the social construction of knowledge and the work of Piaget in a rich contribution to the debate without claiming finally to resolve it. The authors conclude with a discussion of how a theory can be built up, along with suggestions for ways ahead in the research.

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