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Product DescriptionConnecting with Science Education engages the pre-service science teacher in the excitement of the content of science, by inviting them to question and to be creative with their approaches to teaching science. The book focuses on developing pre-service teachers' abilities to explore andinvestigate the literacies of science, and the pedagogies associated with effective teaching.The book provides opportunities for pre-service teachers to examine the purpose and nature of science teaching and learning, and encourages readers to reflect on and develop their own scientific literacy and knowledge. It identifies and analyses the processes underpinning scientific investigationsas an essential element for science teaching and learning.About the AuthorDr Robyn Gregson is a lecturer and course advisor in the School of Education, University of Western Sydney, a position she has held for over 10 years. Prior to her appointment at UWS Robyn taught Science, Maths and literacy in NSW primary and secondary schools. Robyn completed a doctorate in scienceliteracy in 2004 and has since been teaching in Primary and Secondary Master courses in science, literacy, pedagogy and special education. Her research interests include engagement in science and scientific literacy.