New Perspectives in Science Education

Nasser Mansour is a senior lecturer in science education at the Graduate School of Education at Exeter University. He is Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Dr. Mansour graduated from University of Exeter, UK in 2008. His PhD looked at teachers’ beliefs and practices about STS with emphasis on the interaction between cultural issues e.g. religious beliefs and the teaching of Science. Dr. Mansour published in prestigious education journals such as Science Education, International Journal of Science Education, Journal of Science Teacher Education, Cultural Studies of Science Education, Research in Science Education, Computer and Education and European Educational Research. Dr. Mansour has been awarded the best paper Award at the European Educational Research Association conference in 2007 and The University of Exeter Merit Award in 2011. Dr. Mansour has been involved in international educational projects in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and UK. Dr. Mansour is a member of national organizations including ESERA, NARST, ASTE, BAAS and BERA. For further information see http://education.exeter.ac.uk/staff_details.php?user=nm259