%0 Journal Article
%T Science Teachers¡¯ Perspectives on Science-Technology-Society (STS) in Science Education
%A Nasser Mansour
%J Eurasian Journal of Physics and Chemistry Education
%D 2010
%I Moment Publications
%X Research supports the idea that teachers are crucial change agents in educational reform and that teachers¡¯ beliefs are precursors to change. This study investigates Egyptian science teachers¡¯ beliefs about teaching and learning science through STS education. Data were collected using a questionnaire. The findings of this study suggest that the Egyptian science teachers hold mixed beliefs (constructivist and traditional) concerning science education goals, their roles and their students¡¯ roles within teaching and learning science through STS and concerning teaching/learning science through STS. The findings shed light on the relationship between teachers¡¯ beliefs and their practises. Lastly, the study revealed a number of factors that caused inconsistency between teachers¡¯ beliefs and their practices
%K Science Technology and Society STS
%K Teachers¡¯ Beliefs and Practices
%K Science Teacher Education
%U http://www.eurasianjournals.com/index.php/ejpce/article/view/404/pdf_96