New Perspectives in Science Education

Clara Vasconcelos is an Assistant Professor with Aggregation in Science Education at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto – Portugal. She took a PhD in Education in 2001 after a Master’s degree in Management Education and and her first degree is in Geology with a specialization in Geology Teaching. She has participated in a range of different research projects and has published several articles and books in the area of science education and geoscience teaching. She is the Portuguese National Coordinator of the International Association for the promotion of Geoethics.

Areas of expertise: Teacher training, Science Education, Science Teaching Methodologies, Geoethics, Sustainable Development.