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This edited volume presents a systemic view of the current initiatives and challenges for the inclusion of Culturally Responsive Science Pedagogy (CRSP) in non-western and multicultural contexts. This book's strategies and solutions serve as an important and comprehensive reference for researchers and science teacher educators.
List of contents
PART I Concepts and Contexts 1 Culturally Responsive Science Pedagogy for Social Change and Personal Transformation 2 Context Setting: Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan 3 Equitable Science Education through Culturally Responsive Science Pedagogy 4 Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: A Framework for Science Teaching in Asian Contexts 5 The Role of Funds of Knowledge in Culturally Responsive Science Pedagogy PART II Case Studies 6 Case Studies in Indonesia: From Cultural Pluralism to Culturally Responsive Science Pedagogy 7 Case Study in Malaysia: Is Culturally Responsive Pedagogy Possible? 8 Case Study in Japan: Reflection from the Period for Integrated Studies PART III Way Forward 9 Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, STEM, and Gender Equity: Tackling Key Issues and Advancing the Research Field 10 Way Forward: Culturally Responsive Science Pedagogy for Developing Countries in Asia
About the author
Lilia Halim is Professor of Science Education in the Center of STEM Enculturation, Faculty of Education, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Her research interests include the development of teachers’ professional knowledge and STEM and science education in formal and informal contexts.
Murni Ramli is Senior Lecturer in Educational Sciences and Curriculum Management at the Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Indonesia. She serves as the coordinator for international students’ services at the International Office of UNS.
Mohd Norawi Ali is Senior Lecturer in Science Education at the School of Educational Studies (SES), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). His research interests are project-based STEM education and ICT integration in science teaching for pre-service teachers and social wellbeing of family and community. He was the editor for Digest Pendidik Journal, SES, USM.
Summary
This edited volume presents a systemic view of the current initiatives and challenges for the inclusion of Culturally Responsive Science Pedagogy (CRSP) in non-western and multicultural contexts. This book's strategies and solutions serve as an important and comprehensive reference for researchers and science teacher educators.
