TY - JOUR

T1 - Heterogeneity and Diversity

T2 - A Growing Challenge or Enrichment for Science Education in German Schools?

AU - Markic, Silvija

AU - Abels, Simone Juliane

PY - 2014/12/15

Y1 - 2014/12/15

N2 - The present paper gives an overview of research on heterogeneity and diversity in German chemistry classes. The terms “heterogeneity” and “diversity” are first explained before discussing specific studies. The different facets of heterogeneity and diversity are asserted. Finally, the focus will be placed on language and special needs since both of these dimensions are frequently discussed in the German context. A comparison between international and national research are given. The implications and suggestions not only for national but also for international science research are presented.

AB - The present paper gives an overview of research on heterogeneity and diversity in German chemistry classes. The terms “heterogeneity” and “diversity” are first explained before discussing specific studies. The different facets of heterogeneity and diversity are asserted. Finally, the focus will be placed on language and special needs since both of these dimensions are frequently discussed in the German context. A comparison between international and national research are given. The implications and suggestions not only for national but also for international science research are presented.

KW - Chemistry

KW - Didactics of sciences education

KW - Language

KW - special needs

KW - inclusion

KW - international and national view

UR - https://www.mendeley.com/catalogue/0a247661-17a1-33f1-a1dd-833c5c73e13b/

U2 - 10.12973/eurasia.2014.1082a

DO - 10.12973/eurasia.2014.1082a

M3 - Journal articles

VL - 10

SP - 271

EP - 283

JO - EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education

JF - EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education

SN - 1305-8215

IS - 4

ER -