Science Culture, Language, and Education in America: Literacy, Conflict, And Successful Outreach

By: Emily Schoerning

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Synopsis: Can the culture and language of science be an alienating force that discourages marginalized people from identifying with scientists and pursuing higher education in the sciences? More broadly, does an education system which unwittingly presents science as a distinct culture result in a population susceptible to doubt, confusion, and denial? This volume explores how this 'culture of science' is reflected and transmitted in the classroom, and how this can have wide-reaching and often negative implications for science education and science literacy. Well-intentioned efforts to bring hands-on scientific experiences into the classroom must also take into account how students perceive the culture of science. Areas of potential conflict include linguistic and cultural behaviors, misconceptions about science and the nature of science, and, in some cases, religious worldviews. Once recognized, these conflicts are resolvable, and valid methods exist to reduce alienation, broaden participation, and ensure that all students, whether or not they pursue STEM careers, leave school knowing that science is something that they can trust.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781349958139
Publisher:: Palgrave Macmillan US, New York
Date of Addition:: 07/06/18
Copyrighted By:: Emily Schoerning
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Education, Language Arts, Politics and Government, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.