This informative book looks at science learning in a wide range of contexts. It is divided into three parts. Part one deals with the arguments put forward for studying science, and includes a discussion on what science learners need to know about the nature of science and how decisions about what forms science curricula are made. Part two includes articles on the processes by which science is learned and part three deals with inclusivity and diversity in science learning and what widening participation means for science education.
This is a companion book to Mediating Science Learning through ICT also published by RoutledgeFalmer.
Reconsidering Science Learning will be of particular interest to teachers on masters courses in science education and academics with an interest in science education.

What is science? What is the purpose of science education? Should we be training scientists, or looking towards a greater public understanding of science? In this exciting text, some of the key figures in the fields of science and science education address this debate. Their contributions form an original dialogue on science education and the general public awareness of science, tackling both formal and informal aspects of science learning. the editors argue that a greater knowledge of science can lead to a better future, but that this can only happen through a mutual understanding between scientists, schools and the public.

This informative book looks at science learning in a wide range of contexts. It is divided into three parts. Part one deals with the arguments put forward for studying science, and includes a discussion on what science learners need to know about the nature of science and how decisions about what forms science curricula are made. Part two includes articles on the processes by which science is learned and part three deals with inclusivity and diversity in science learning and what widening participation means for science education.
This is a companion book to Mediating Science Learning through ICT also published by RoutledgeFalmer.
Reconsidering Science Learning will be of particular interest to teachers on masters courses in science education and academics with an interest in science education.

What is the impact of open access on science communication? How can scientists effectively engage and interact with the public? What role can science communication have when scientific controversies arise?
Practising science communication in the information age is a collection of newly-commissioned chapters by leading scholars and practitioners of science communication. It considers how scientists communicate with each other as part of their professional practice, critically evaluating how this forms the basis of the documenting of scientific knowledge, and investigating how open access publication and open review are influencing current practices. It also explores how science communication can play a crucial role when science is disputed, investigating the role of expertise in the formation of scientific controversy and consensus.
The volume provides a theoretically informed review of contemporary trends and issues that are engaging practitioners of science communication, focusing on issues such as the norms and conventions governing the practices of science communication, and how scientists communicate between disciplines. Other topics that receive critical treatment include: peer review, open access publication, the protection of intellectual property, the formation of scientific controversy and consensus, the popularization of science, and the practices of public engagement.
A companion volume, Investigating science communication in the information age, provides an ideal introduction to anyone wishing to study contemporary science communication. topics as diverse as peer review, open access pulication, the protection of intellectual property, the popularization ofscience and the practices of public engagement.

This book teaches you how to photograph live performances using a high-performance consumer or professional digital camera. There are over 200 theater and dance example photographs, with anecdotes, illustrations, review questions and answers, checklists, and a glossary. Shooting Actors is based on the author's 15 years of successful theater performance photography and his wife's 20 years of theater production experience. Chapters include: An introduction Tools of the trade Capturing the performance Shooting off-stage for promotion and portfolios How to make your shooting easier Sorting, editing, distributing, and archiving your photo images

"Coach Hatchell's book is a must-read for every girls' basketball coach. She is fantastic in every phase of the game, and I love watching her teams play."Roy Williams, head men's basketball coach, University of North Carolina, and Associated Press Coach of the Year, 2006.

What does it take to turn a good coach into a great one? You need to be a teacher, a motivator, a guru of X's and O's. Coach Sylvia Hatchell shows you how she manages all these roles and gives you her winning advice to creating a team of champions..

Head coach of the University of North Carolina's women's team, Coach Hathcell combines the Tar Heels' longstanding tradition of basketball greatness with her personal dedication to guiding young women as she teaches you how to: . . Communicate effectively to get peak performances from 11- to 18-year-old girls. Teach all the fundamentals of the game and run a productive, high-energy practice. Develop a formidable offense and tenacious defense. Master 75 of her favorite drills, ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced. .

Sylvia Hatchell, a college coach for 30 years, has accumulated a record of 445187 in 20 seasons at the University of North Carolina. In 2006, her Tar Heels made the Final Four and Hatchell was named the Associated Press Women's Coach of the Year. She was inducted into the Womens Basketball Hall of Fame in 2004. She lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina..

Jeff Thomas has coached girls' basketball for 16 years at the youth, high school, and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) levels. He lives in Richmond, Virginia..

"If you're serious about coaching girls' basketball, Coach Hatchell's book is a must-read."Dean Smith, the winningest coach in NCAA men's basketball history.

"Coach Hatchell covers everything you need to know about coaching girls' basketball."Betty Jaynes, CEO Emeritus, Women's Basketball Coaches Association.

OK, youve got the clipboard and the whistle, youve entered the gym, and twelve eager young faces turn to you. Now what? Even if you know little or nothing about the sport and even less about coaching, "Coaching Girls Basketball" will lead you step by step through a successful season, from meeting your players and organizing your team, through teaching fundamentals, to making crucial game decisions. .

Womens Basketball Hall of Fame coach Sylvia Hatchell helps you master the skills, drills, plays, and game-day tactics that will make you a great coach. She also helps you cope with important issues like treating players equally regardless of ability, unhappy parents, helping "all" your players experience growth and success, and recognizing the crucial differences between coaching girls and boys. Coach Hatchell shows you how to: . . Prepare for your first practice and first game. Match drills to ability. Promote good habits, concentration, and teamwork. Learn what's unique about coaching girls from age 6 to 14. Make practices fun, effective, and rewarding. Improve your players and your team. Reach "all" your players. Be the coach your players will remember. .

"Learn from the best. Coach Hatchell knows basketball."Charlotte Smith-Taylor, forward, Washington Mystics; 1995 ESPN National Player of the Year.

Sylvia Hatchell has been a college head coach for 30 years, andher University of North Carolina Tar Heel teams have won five Atlantic Coast Conference titles and the 1994 NCAA National Championship. Sylvia was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2004..

Jeff Thomas, a long-time writer and editor, coaches high school and AAU girls basketball in Richmond, Virginia..