New Perspectives in Science Education
Developments and Emphases in Science Teaching in the Israeli Educational System
Muhamad Hugerat, The Academic Arab College for Education in Israel – Haifa (Israel)
Naji Kortam, the academic arab college for education haifa (Israel)
Abstract
Science teaching is one of the most important tools in the education system to prepare students for active, accountable and meaningful life based on science and technology of the 21st century. The last two decades were marked by the "science for all" of science education around the world. During this period, the main goal of science education was shifted from making future scientists to educating the citizens of the future. As a result, science education emphasizes largely the environment and environmental issues within science curricula. This purpose is implemented from theory to practice in the curricula of science education in Israel.
In the Arab College of Education, we developed curricula and conducted numerous studies that related to the following points:
- Research training in science teaching;
- Broader interests of science, historical and philosophical perspective;
- Using educational and cognitive theories in scientific context;
- Depth knowledge in disciplinary areas;
- Use of green science in science teaching.
Researches in science education at the College are characterized by examining the Israeli education system from the multi - cultural and multi -sectarian perspectives.
In this lecture we will present the results of studies and curricula developed on the basis of the points above and the impact on schools in the country.
