About the Author

The author is Emeritus Professor of Science Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Adjunct Professor of Science Education at the University of Auckland, and Visiting Professor at the University of Hong Kong. His major research interests include: history, philosophy & sociology of science and its implications for science education; STSE education and the politicization of science education; science curriculum history; multicultural and antiracist education; and science teacher education via action research.