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Teaching Science, Technology, Society and Environment (STSE) Education

Preservice Teachers’ Philosophical and Pedagogical Landscapes

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The Role of Moral Reasoning on Socioscientific Issues and Discourse in Science Education

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    Erminia Pedretti Ph.D. (Associate Professor of Science Education)

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Pedretti, E. (2003). Teaching Science, Technology, Society and Environment (STSE) Education. In: Zeidler, D.L. (eds) The Role of Moral Reasoning on Socioscientific Issues and Discourse in Science Education. Science & Technology Education Library, vol 19. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-4996-X_12

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