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This chapter provides an introduction to the book Contemporary Issues in Science and Technology Education. It discusses the three broad themes under which the various chapters are grouped. The themes are: philosophical foundations and curriculum development; sustainable development, technology and society; and the learning sciences and twenty-first century skills. The purpose of this introductory chapter is to give the reader an insight into the issues that are discussed in the various chapters in the book.
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Akpan, B. (2023). Introduction – A Reflection on Contemporary Issues in Science and Technology Education. In: Akpan, B., Cavas, B., Kennedy, T. (eds) Contemporary Issues in Science and Technology Education. Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education, vol 56. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-24259-5_1
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