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Preface

Karplus, Paul F-Brandwein, and Robert H. Carleton—who have made signifi-

cant contributions to science education and influenced my career.

In preparing the chapters for this book, I have maintained the themes set

forth in the original lectures. Because the lectures were presented several years

apart, I took the liberty to change the sequence and update the chapters by

adding contemporary information, eliminating some redundancies, and adding

resources and references. In addition, I moved to the prologue the personal

introductions about the persons for whom the lectures were named.

The first chapter introduces the subsequent chapters with major themes and

an emphasis for the book. I also set forth the themes of curriculum and instruc-

tion as they relate to science teachers.

NSTA Lectures Original Titles, Locations, and Dates

Reflections on Curriculum and Instruction The Robert H. Karplus Lecture NSTA National Conference San Diego, California March 29, 2002

The Teaching of Science: Content, Coherence, and Congruence The Paul F-Brandwein Lecture NSTA National Conference Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 29, 2003

Teaching Science and Fulfilling National Aspirations: The Critical Role of Curriculum Reform Life Members Lecture NSTA National Conference St. Louis, Missouri March 30, 2007

The Robert H. Carleton Lecture NSTA National Conference Boston, Massachusetts March 28, 2008

Scientific Literacy and Environmental Issues: Insights from PISA 2006 The Paul F-Brandwein Lecture NSTA National Conference Boston, Massachusetts March 29, 2008