* The book provides an understanding of the learning and teaching science with reference to the current discourses on the nature of science among teachers and students * The book explains the key concepts relating to science from subjects like physics, chemistry and biology, pertaining to middle secondary school level * Focuses on developing adaptive expertise among science teachers and educators through a structured pedagogic content knowledge approach. * Will be of interest to students and teachers of B.Ed./M.Ed. program, secondary and higher secondary schools, teacher educators, curriculum designers, teacher education institutions, departments of education and those working in the areas of science education across US and UK.

* The book provides an understanding of the learning and teaching science with reference to the current discourses on the nature of science among teachers and students * The book explains the key concepts relating to science from subjects like physics, chemistry and biology, pertaining to middle secondary school level * Focuses on developing adaptive expertise among science teachers and educators through a structured pedagogic content knowledge approach. * Will be of interest to students and teachers of B.Ed./M.Ed. program, secondary and higher secondary schools, teacher educators, curriculum designers, teacher education institutions, departments of education and those working in the areas of science education across US and UK.