Innovations in Science Teacher Education in the Asia Pacific

Innovations in Science Teacher Education in the Asia Pacific is the first book to focus on science teacher education in East Asia. It presents recent theories and innovations in science teacher education in the countries in this region which have been strongly or partially influenced by Confucianism. This book represents the cooperative efforts of both teachers and researchers in the region, and will also be of interest to those outside the region whow are investigating ways to enhance science teacher training in their own countries. The 10 chapters in this volume cover various aspects of science teacher education in China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan.