This chapter contributes to ongoing debates about approaches to modeling student learning. By providing a basis for individual diagnoses, such models can foster teaching that is responsive to students' learning needs. In addition, these models can inform the development of standards and curricula and advance theory and research about student…

This book presents a wide range of international perspectives that explore the different ways the diverse forms of drama supports learning in science. It illustrates how learning science by adopting and adapting theatrical techniques can offer more inclusive ways for students to relate to scientific ideas and concepts. The theatrical processes by…

This edited volume brings together a state-of-the-art collection of leading and emergent research on the burgeoning topic of science identities. It sets out how science identity can be productively used as a lens in understanding patterns and inequalities in science participation across different educational and international contexts. Its…

This chapter examines whether the environment of Science Olympiads and competition tasks produced within the Olympiad framework can provide opportunities for teacher preparation for inquiry science teaching, both in pre- and in-service training. The chapter describes the Biology Olympiad (BiO) concept and then briefly discusses the question of…

This edited volume presents innovative current research in the field of Science Education. The chapter's deal with a wide variety of topics and research approaches, conducted in a range of contexts and settings. Together they make a strong contribution to knowledge on science teaching and learning. The book consists of selected presentations from…