Global Science Literacy

Preface. Section One: Foundations for Global Science Literacy 1. Evolution of Global Science Literacy as a curriculum construct; V.J. Mayer, A. Tokuyama. 2. A case history of science and science education policies; V.J. Mayer, R.S. Fortner. 3. The philosophy of science and Global Science Literacy; V.J. Mayer, Yoshisuke Kumano. Section Two: Appropriate Learning Environments. 4. The `explanatory stories' approach to a curriculum for Global Science Literacy; C. King. 5. Cooperative learning: A basic instructional methodology for Global Science Literacy; R.W. Fortner. 6. Using the Internet in Earth Systems courses; W. Slattery, et al. 7. Development of Charles Darwin as an Earth-systems scientist: A field experience; D.B. Thompson. 8. A student conducted Earth systems field investigation; H. Shimono, M. Goto. 9. Using historical events to develop ethical and aesthetic attitudes; F. Lillo, J. Lillo. 10. Assessment in a Global Science Literacy and Korean context; J. Nam, V.J. Mayer. Section Three: Issues in Structuring Curriculum 11. An Earth curriculum development model; N. Orion. 12. Enabling Global Science Literacy for all; E.B. Klemm. 13. Developing the concept of deep time; R.D. Trend. 14. How a Japanese science teacher integrates field activities into his curriculum; M. Goto. 15. The potential role for Global Science Literacy in Japanese secondary school; V.J. Mayer, et al. Index.