Global Science Literacy
- ISBN-10
- 1402058187
- ISBN-13
- 9781402058189
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 242
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-02-22
- Publisher
- Springer Science & Business Media
- Author
- V. J. Mayer
Description
The authors propose the science curriculum concept of Global Science Literacy justifying its use internationally with reference to the nature of science, the probable direction of science in the new millennium, the capability for GSL to develop inter-cultural understanding, and its relevance to non-Western cultures and traditions. It is relevant to curriculum developers, researchers, teachers and graduate students.
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