-Offers a contemporary and thorough review of research pertaining to the preparation, induction, and ongoing professional learning of K-12 science teachers, drawing from over 60 international contributors.

-Chapters are research-focused but also provide actionable, empirically-based suggestions for science teacher educators who work directly with teachers, emphasizing the link between research and practice.

-Covers established, emergent, and cutting-edge areas of research, including research methods and methodologies in science teacher education; the demographics of the global science teaching workforce (and their educators); initial teacher preparation in both higher education and non-higher education settings; emerging areas in science teacher education; professional learning of in-service science teachers; and policy and its impact on science teacher education.