Contextualizing learning and the history of science: Basic theoretical foundations for initial training future teachers

Today, considering the contextualization of learning and the history of science as a pedagogical and didactic tool for the teaching/learning of science is an innovative approach that enables teachers and learners to understand the epistemological and historical context, taking into account the socio-cultural characteristics and counterpoints of each historical period. The contents of this book demonstrate the value of contextualizing learning and the history of science in the teaching/learning process. It is a pedagogical document on the theoretical underpinnings of contextualization and the history of science for the training of future teachers through learning planning. The latter plays a key role in the training curriculum for future teachers. The book can also serve as a bibliographical base for researchers, trainers and teachers in the field of didactics and science teaching.