Date of Award
2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Natural Sciences
First Advisor
Gilchrist, Sandra
Area of Concentration
Biology
Abstract
Closing existing gaps in science understanding among children and adults is a multi-faceted problem. One approach is changing science education. This thesis seeks to provide evidence that through Radical Pedagogy and Pedagogical Content Knowing (PCKg) science education can be more effectively taught to all students. In this thesis I review existing literature on Radical Pedagogy, constructivism, and science education, I discuss implementing a Radical Pedagogy through PCKg in a science classroom, I review existing disparities in science, and I provide sample materials for implementing these techniques in science classrooms today. Teacher education in the sciences needs to be informed by existing disparities and try to solve them through a Radical PCKg.
Recommended Citation
Talton, Olivia, "RADICAL SCIENCE EDUCATION THROUGH PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWING" (2017). Theses & ETDs. 5437.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/5437