Robin Millar

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• 2014

  Towards a research-informed teaching sequence for energy

  Millar, R., 14 Mar 2014, Teaching and learning of energy in K-12 education. Chen, R., Eisenkraft, A., Krajcik, J., Neumann, K., Nordine, J. & Scheff, A. (eds.). New York: Springer

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• 2013

  Improving science education: why assessment matters

  Millar, R., 2013, Valuing assessment in science education: pedagogy, curriculum, policy. Corrigan, D., Gunstone, R. & Jones, A. (eds.). Dordrecht: Springer, p. 55-68

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• 2012

  How learning outcomes in science are specified and measured in the English school system

  Whitehouse, M., Millar, R. & Abrahams, I. Z., 2012, Making it tangible: Learning outcomes in science education. Bernholt, S., Neumann, K. & Nentwig, P. (eds.). Münster: Waxmann, p. 367-397

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• 2011

  Energy

  Millar, R., 2011, Teaching secondary physics. Sang, D. (ed.). 2nd ed. London: Hodder Education, p. 1-48 (ASE Science Practice).

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• 2010

  Desarrollo y evaluación de actividades prácticas para la enseñanza de las ciencias

  Translated title of the contribution: Developing and evaluating practical activities for school scienceMillar, R., Oct 2010, Como mejorar la educación científica en Chile: Perspectivas internacionales para desafios nacionales. Mardones, H. C. (ed.). Santiago, Chile: Ediciones Universidad Catolica Silva Henriques, p. 183-197 14 p.

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• Practical work

  Millar, R., Mar 2010, Good practice in science teaching: what research has to say. Osborne, J. & Dillon, J. (eds.). 2 ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press, p. 108-134 27 p.

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• Using research to improve practice in science education: Where should we begin, and what should we aim to produce?

  Millar, R., 2010, Designing theory-based teaching-learning sequences for science education. Kortland, J. & Klaassen, K. (eds.). Utrecht: CD-Press, p. 55-68 13 p.

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• 2009

  At udvikle og evaluere praktisk arbejde i naturfag

  Translated title of the contribution: Developing and evaluating practical activities for school scienceMillar, R., 2009, Metoder i naturfag: En antologi. Tougaard, S. & Kofod, L. H. (eds.). Copenhagen: Experimentarium, p. 63-70 7 p.

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• Designing a science curriculum to enhance students' scientific literacy

  Millar, R., 2009, PISA science 2006: Implications for science teachers and teaching. Bybee, R. W. & McCrae, B. J. (eds.). Arlington, VA: NSTA Press, p. 203-214 11 p.

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• Læringsmål, tilrettelæggelse og præsentation: En beskrivelse af nuancerne i practisk arbejde

  Translated title of the contribution: Learning objectives, planning and presentation: a way of describing practical activities in detailMillar, R., 2009, Metoder i naturfag: En antologi. Tougaard, S. & Kofod, L. H. (eds.). Copenhagen: Experimentarium, p. 71-89 18 p.

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• Research and practice: A complex relationship?

  Millar, R. & Osborne, J., 2009, Quality research in literacy and science education: International perspectives and gold standards. Shelley II, M. C., Lore, L. D. & Hand, B. (eds.). Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer, p. 41-61 20 p.

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• 2008

  'Scientific literacy' and its implications as a curriculum aim

  Millar, R., 2008, Four decades of research in science education: From curriculum development to quality improvement. Mikelskis-Seifert, S., Ringelband, U. & Bruckmann, M. (eds.). Munster: Waxmann, p. 43-55 12 p.

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• 2007

  How standards in science education are set and monitored in the English education system

  Millar, R., 2007, Making it comparable: Standards in science education. Waddington, D., Nentwig, P. & Schanze, S. (eds.). Munster: Waxmann, p. 83-100 17 p.

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• 2006

  Science for the 21st Century

  Millar, R. & Osborne, J., 2006, ASE Guide to Secondary Science Education. Wood-Robinson, V. (ed.). Hatfield: Association for Science Education, p. 3-9 6 p.

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• 2005

  Contextualized science courses: Where next?

  Millar, R., 2005, Making it relevant: Context based learning of science. Nentwig, P. & Waddington, D. (eds.). Munster: Waxmann, p. 323 246 p.

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• Evaluating educational programmes: Issues and perspectives

  Millar, R., 2005, Making a Difference: Evaluation as a tool for improving science education. Bennett, J., Holman, J., Millar, R. & Waddington, D. (eds.). Munster, Germany: Waxmann, p. 15-32 17 p.

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• Evaluations innovations in science education: Some reflections

  Bennett, J. & Millar, R., 2005, Making a difference: Evaluation as a tool for improving science education . Munster, Germany: Waxmann

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• 2003

  What can we reasonably expect of research in science education?

  Millar, R., 2003, Science education research in the knowledge-based society. Psillos, D., Kariotoglou, P., Tselfes, V., Hatzikraniotis, E., Fassoulopoulos, G. & Kallery, M. (eds.). Dordrecht: Kluwer, p. 9-20 12 p.

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• 2002

  Varieties of labwork: A way of profiling labwork tasks

  Millar, R., Tiberghien, A. & Le Marechal, J-F., 2002, Teaching and learning in the science laboratory. Psillos, D. & Niedderer, H. (eds.). Dordrecht: Kluwer, p. 9-20 12 p. (Science technology education library).

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• 2000

  Energy

  Millar, R., 2000, Teaching Secondary Physics . Sang, D. (ed.). London: John Murray, p. 1-43 44 p.

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• Science for Public Understanding: Developing a new course for 16-18 year old students

  Millar, R., 2000, Science and the citizen: For educators and the public. Cross, R. T. & Fensham, P. J. (eds.). Arena Publications, p. 201-214 14 p. (Melbourne studies in education).

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• 1999

  "Mapping" the domain - varieties of practical work

  Millar, R., Le Maréchal, J-F. & Tiberghien, A., 1999, Practical work in science education : Recent research studies. Leach, J. & Paulsen, A. C. (eds.). Roskilde: University of Roskilde Press, p. 33-59 27 p.

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• 1998

  Rhetoric and reality: What practical work in science education is really for

  Millar, R., 1998, Practical work in schools science: Which way now?. Wellington, J. J. (ed.). London: Routledge, p. 16-31 16 p.

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• 1997

  Science education for democracy: What can the school curriculum achieve?

  Millar, R., 1997, Science today - problem or crisis?. Levinson, R. & Thomas, J. (eds.). London: Routledge, p. 87-101 15 p.

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• 1996

  Children's performance in investigative tasks in science: A framework for considering progression

  Millar, R., Gott, R., Lubben, F. & Duggan, S., 1996, Progression in learning. Hughes, M. (ed.). Clevedon: Multilingual Matters Ltd, p. 82-108 27 p.

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• 1990

  A means to an end: The role of processes in science education

  Millar, R., 1990, Practical science: The role and reality of practical work in school science. Woolnough, B. E. (ed.). Milton Keynes: Open University Press, p. 43-52 10 p.

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• Making sense: What use are particle ideas to children?

  Millar, R., 1990, Relating macroscopic phenomena to microscopic particles: A central problem in secondary science education. Lijnse, P. L., Licht, P., de Vos, W. & Waarlo, A. J. (eds.). Utrecht, Netherlands: CD-ß Press, p. 283-293 11 p.

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• 1989

  Bending the evidence: The relationship between theory and experiment in science education

  Millar, R., 1989, Doing science: Images of science in science education. Millar, R. (ed.). Lewes: Falmer Press, p. 38-61 24 p.

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• What is scientific method and can it be taught?

  Millar, R., 1989, Skills and processes in science education: A critical analysis. Wellington, J. J. (ed.). London: Routledge, p. 47-62 16 p.

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