A comparison of the nature of science within five international curricula

This research project focuses on the portrayal of the nature of science (NOS) within international curricula.

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Public engagement and informal science
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This research project focuses on the portrayal of the nature of science (NOS) within international curricula.

It aims to determine:

  • How well the Australian curriculum, in particular the F-12 Science a Human Endeavour strand, aligns with the literature perspectives on the NOS elements which ought to be addressed within school science
  • How the Australian curriculum’s treatment of NOS elements compares with Finland, Singapore, the UK and the US.

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