New Developments in Science Education Research

This book presents leading research and new developments in science education. Topics include developing a research programme in science education for gifted learners; research and innovation on learning and about advertising in science education; collaborative curriculum development of a teaching and learning module on bionics based on innovative ICT technology; the role of student questioning in university science classes; scaffolding inquiry-based science and chemistry education in inclusive classrooms; Frederick Accum (1769-1838) and the application of chemistry to social problems; the exhibitions of the natural history paleontology area at the British natural history museum based on argumentation; dynamic visualisations in the classroom; and navigating the scientific landscape via a writing across the curriculum program.