{"product_id":"9783032330956","title":"Citizen Science in Science Education","description":"\u003ch3\u003eContemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eCitizen Science in Science Education\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCarla Morais\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Study \u0026amp; Teaching\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume explores how public participation in scientific research can transform the teaching and learning of science. It examines conceptual foundations, pedagogical implications, and practical strategies for integrating citizen science into formal and informal education. Drawing on international research, European policy frameworks, and case studies—including Portuguese initiatives such as PVC and CoASTRO—it highlights the role of citizen science in fostering inquiry-based learning, collaboration, and civic engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eChapters move from theory to practice, providing clear syntheses, visual models, and actionable recommendations. By bridging science education and citizen science, the volume offers an integrated perspective for educators, researchers, and policymakers, with a distinctive focus on Lusophone contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eCarla Morais is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal, holding a Habilitation in Science Education and Communication. She is the first in Portugal to earn both a PhD and Habilitation in this field. She leads the Science Education, Science Communication and Society research group at CIQUP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9783032330956\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Switzerland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50803410469004,"sku":"9783032330956","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783032330956","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}