Equitable Science Education for Engaging All Learners in Science

Dear Colleagues,

Science is all around us. We depend on science for living, working, communicating, and entertaining. Scientific knowledge can improve citizens' quality of life, and this effect may be maximized if they hold a good level of scientific literacy. For this reason, all citizens should learn some science.

Science education is a scientific area focused on the teaching and learning of science, from preschool children to university students and the general public. To attain this goal, science education should be equitable, which means that it should ensure all students have the opportunity to learn, engage, and succeed in science according to their backgrounds and aspirations.

This Special Issue aims to promote equitable science education by fostering and putting together research on several key dimensions of this broad and relevant topic. It is seeking papers on engaging all learners in science education and training knowledgeable teachers able to deal with diverse and multicultural classes and create conditions for students’ success.

Topics covered and welcome for submission include the following:

• Foundations of equitable science education;
• The state of the art in equitable science education;
• Inclusive science education environments;
• Digital technologies and equity in science education;
• Engaging low achievers and gifted students in science education;
• Gender issues in science education;
• Using culturally relevant materials and contexts;
• Connecting school science to students' daily lives and interests;
• Teacher education for equitable science education;
• Assessment challenges in equitable science education.

Prof. Dr. Laurinda Leite
Dr. Luís Dourado
Guest Editors

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