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A detailed examination of ideas and strategies for making science relevant to both teachers and learners. Topics will include notions of scientific literacy; the work of scientists in real-life contexts; the nature of science and process of scientific inquiry; contemporary science education pedagogies; mana ōrite mō te Mātauranga Māori and the role of science education in improving public understanding of science.

A detailed exploration, focusing on the merits and challenges, of the concept of scientific literacy. Topics will include the nature of science; the process of scientific inquiry; and the role of science education in improving public understanding of science.