Limerick Symposium on Nature of Science Leaflet UL
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Limerick Symposium on Nature of Science Leaflet UL
Limerick Symposium on Nature of Science in Science Education: Recent Debates and Future Directions 26th- 28th of October 2016 Hosted by EPI•STEM at the University of Limerick, Ireland Introduction by Dr Anne Looney, National Council of Curriculum and Assessment, Ireland Plenary Speakers Professor Gurol Irzik Sabanci University, Turkey Professor Zoubeida Dagher University of Delaware, USA Associate Professor Ebru Kaya Bogazici University, Turkey The inclusion of “nature of science” (NOS) in the science curriculum has been advocated for several decades. Teaching and learning of NOS can help students understand how science works and appreciate science as a key contributor to society. Recent curriculum reform efforts including the Junior Cycle Specification in Ireland have included NOS as a key component of the science content. The definition of NOS is being debated within the science education research community. This symposium will bring together researchers, policy makers and practitioners to review recent debates on NOS and discuss the implications for the science curriculum, teacher education as well as a classroom teaching and learning. The symposium will be hosted by EPI•STEM, National Centre for STEM Education based at University of Limerick, Ireland. The programme includes plenary talks, paper presentations, workshops and poster presentations. The conference fee includes a programme pack, a wine reception, all lunches, tea/coffee/biscuits, a Medieval Banquet dinner at Bunratty Castle and a visit to the Cliffs of Moher. Professor Sibel Erduran University of Limerick, Ireland Call for Abstracts Now Open Deadlines: 27th May - Abstract Submission. 27th June - Acceptance Notification. 27th July - Early Bird Registration (150 Euro). 27th September - Late Registration (180 Euro). Download the Abstract Participation Form at http://epistem.ie/home-2/nossymposium-2016/ Send Submissions to [email protected] Local Organising Committee: Alison Cullinane Onur Imren Sila Kaya Dr Regina Kelly Dr Louise Lehane Dr Grainne Walshe Professor Sibel Erduran More information, please contact: [email protected] www.epistem.ie https://www.facebook.com/Limerick-NOS-20161683884355234662/ and