This volume contains a unique compilation of research and reflections representing multiple
vantage points stemming from different parts of the world that can help science educators and
teacher educators in finding ways to meaningfully and purposefully embed sustainability into
teaching and learning. It is a rich resource for exploring and contextualizing
sustainability-oriented science education. At this time we find ourselves in a situation in
which the earth¿s ecological system is under significant strain as a result of human activity.
In the developed world people are asking ¿How can we maintain our current standard of living?¿
while those in the developing world are asking ¿How can we increase the quality of our lives?¿
all while trying to do what is necessary to mitigate the environmental problems. This volume
responds to these questions with a focus on educating for sustainability including historical
and philosophical analyses and pedagogical and practical applications in the context of
science teacher preparation. Included are many examples of ways to educate science teachers for
sustainability from authors across the globe. This text argues that issues of sustainability
are increasingly important to our natural world built world national and international
economics and of course the political world. The ideas presented in the book provide examples
for original effective and necessary changes for envisioning educating science teachers for
sustainability that will inform policy makers.
