What Does Culture Have To Do With Teaching Science?
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| Title: | What Does Culture Have To Do With Teaching Science? |
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| Authors: | Madden, Lauren1 maddenL@tcnj.edu, Joshi, Arti2 |
| Source: | Science & Children. Sep2013, Vol. 51 Issue 1, p66-69. 4p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Botany study & teaching, *Science education (Elementary), *Cultural awareness, *Home & school, Ethnobiology, Indians (Asians), Biology, Religion |
| Abstract: | The article provides information on teaching botany through the cultural beliefs of Asian Indians and Hinduism, particularly commenting on folk-biology. It addresses the East Asian differences in the culturally-centered beliefs around plant growth, the increasing number of immigrants from India to the U.S. and its potential impact on education, and the importance of ensuring a culturally-sensitive education. |
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| Abstract: | The article provides information on teaching botany through the cultural beliefs of Asian Indians and Hinduism, particularly commenting on folk-biology. It addresses the East Asian differences in the culturally-centered beliefs around plant growth, the increasing number of immigrants from India to the U.S. and its potential impact on education, and the importance of ensuring a culturally-sensitive education. |
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| ISSN: | 00368148 |
| DOI: | 10.2505/4/sc13_051_01_66 |
