Preface
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David Heil for their understanding of the personal and professional lives of
science educators.
There is a special note of appreciation for Kathryn Bess, who listened, ques-
tioned, and clarified ideas that became central to the lectures and this book. This
book’s emphasis on science teachers and teaching is due largely to Kathryn’s
wise counsel.
I thank Claire Reinburg of NSTA for her support from the beginning
proposal to the final product and Wendy Rubin for her contributions and seeing
this manuscript through final production.
Finally, my assistant, Byllee Simon, contributed in numerous ways to the
final manuscript for NSTA. I continue to appreciate her interest in, contributions
to, and support of my work.
During my career I have been thankful for numerous interactions with
science teachers. Their wisdom and experience have both tempered some ideas
and embellished others. I certainly thank them and extend my appreciation for
their ideas. They are the central hope for helping students realize their future as
citizens, some of whom will be scientists and engineers.
Rodger W. Bybee
Golden, Colorado
February 2010
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