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The importance of learning about risk

August 1, 2011
To acquire skills associated with decision-making on socioscientific issues, students need to understand the concepts of risk. Teaching about risk involves acknowledging the uncertainty and limitations of scientific knowledge. This study explores the ways in which risk may be addressed in science education.

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  • 2014 10 22 Heather KING
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    King’s College London
  • Citation

    Discipline: Education and learning science | Nature of science | Social science and psychology
    Audience: Educators/Teachers | Museum/ISE Professionals | Evaluators

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