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    <title>Science Education: Policy, Professionalism And Change</title>
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    <namePart>James F. Donnelly And Edgar W. Jenkins</namePart>
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    <publisher>Sage Publications Ltd</publisher>
    <dateIssued>2001</dateIssued>
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  <abstract>This book critically examines the forces shaping science education policy and the professional role of science teachers in the UK and beyond.

📜 Explores historical and legislative developments in school science curricula

🧭 Investigates centralized vs. decentralized mechanisms for educational reform

🧑‍🏫 Argues for empowering science teachers through professional autonomy and expertise

🧠 Offers insights into assessment systems, curriculum control, and political accountability

Ideal for educators, policymakers, and researchers interested in the intersection of pedagogy, policy, and professionalism in science education.</abstract>
  <note type="statement of responsibility">James F. Donnelly and Edgar W. Jenkins</note>
  <classification authority="ddc">507.1 DON</classification>
  <identifier type="isbn">9780761964445</identifier>
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