Preface
Innovations in Science Teacher Education in the Asia Pacific
ISBN: 978-1-78190-702-3
ISSN: 1479-3687
Publication date: 9 May 2014
Citation
(2014), "Preface", Innovations in Science Teacher Education in the Asia Pacific (Advances in Research on Teaching, Vol. 20), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, p. ix. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1479-3687(2013)0000020012
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2014 Emerald Group Publishing Limited
This is the first book focusing on science teacher education in the Asia-Pacific Region, and represents the cooperative efforts of both teachers and researchers working in the field of science teacher education. The contributors to this volume are from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan.
The overall theme of this book is innovation in science teacher education. Its main aim is to present recent theories and innovations in science teacher education in countries which have been strongly or partially influenced by Confucianism.
This project has given us the great opportunity to work together to exchange our ideas and insights about how science teacher education can be enhanced. We are grateful for the considerable efforts of all the contributors to this volume. We would also like to thank Mr. Mark Moreau and the staff at Emerald for their kind support and effective team work.
Chen-Yung Lin and Ru-Jer Wang
Editors
- Innovations in science teacher education in the Asia Pacific
- Advances in research on teaching
- Innovations in Science Teacher Education in the Asia Pacific
- Copyright page
- List of contributors
- Preface
- About the editors
- Chapter 1 Introduction
- Chapter 2 Professional development of chemistry teachers in the new curriculum
- Chapter 3 School-based research and learning activities: An innovative model for promoting teacher professional development
- Chapter 4 Professional development of chemistry teachers in China
- Chapter 5 Occupational culture as a means of professional development for preservice science teachers in Japan
- Chapter 6 Innovation in science teacher education in South Korea
- Chapter 7 In-service education of primary and secondary science teachers in Japan: A case study of Tokyo Gakugei University
- Chapter 8 Status quo and opportunities in primary school science: Implications for teacher education
- Chapter 9 Science teacher education and science as inquiry: promises and dilemmas
- Chapter 10 Innovative proposals for science teacher education in Taiwan