
Exploring the seductive details of science education
05/07/24 • 34 min
This episode of ‘It’s Just Research: Critically questioning the world we live in’, hosts Dr Sara Black and Liam Cini O'Dwyer are joined by Dr Richard Brock, a Senior Lecturer in Science Education in the School of Education, Communication and Society. Richard shares insights from his journey through physics to education, highlighting his shift towards exploring the dynamics of learning and teaching science.
The conversation covers a wide range of topics from the role of anecdotes in science teaching to the importance of teaching the nature of scientific inquiry, providing a rich, detailed exploration of what it means to teach and learn science today.
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This episode of ‘It’s Just Research: Critically questioning the world we live in’, hosts Dr Sara Black and Liam Cini O'Dwyer are joined by Dr Richard Brock, a Senior Lecturer in Science Education in the School of Education, Communication and Society. Richard shares insights from his journey through physics to education, highlighting his shift towards exploring the dynamics of learning and teaching science.
The conversation covers a wide range of topics from the role of anecdotes in science teaching to the importance of teaching the nature of scientific inquiry, providing a rich, detailed exploration of what it means to teach and learn science today.
Follow us:
Instagram: @itsjustresearchpodcast
Twitter: @justresearchpod
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/its-just-research-an-ecs-podcast
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