Professor Sibel Erduran is Professor of Science Education at the Department of Education. Her research focuses on applications of epistemic perspectives about science in science education.
Professor Erduran said:
'I am honoured to be elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. The recognition of our work in science education by the Academy speaks to the significance of educational research in general and scientific literacy in particular.
The contemporary societal landscape of misinformation, fake news and mistrust in science have created challenges for the education sector. Our school-based research and development efforts have addressed such challenges by investigating how evidence-based reasoning can be taught to young children effectively.'
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