The role of the scientific community in school science education

Scientists’ involvement in school science benefits science teachers, students, and the scientists themselves. This article familiarizes scientists with science education literature through research that supports their importance in school science and suggests specific ways scientists can help science teachers. Also, the benefits of scientists’ involvement for science students are discussed. Helpful hints to improve oral scientific talks are presented.

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Main Author: González-Espada,Wilson J.
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: ASOCIACIÓN INTERCIENCIA 2007
Online Access:http://ve.scielo.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0378-18442007000800005
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Summary:Scientists’ involvement in school science benefits science teachers, students, and the scientists themselves. This article familiarizes scientists with science education literature through research that supports their importance in school science and suggests specific ways scientists can help science teachers. Also, the benefits of scientists’ involvement for science students are discussed. Helpful hints to improve oral scientific talks are presented.