Science Education and Cultural Context: A Testimonial Interview with William W. Cobern

William W. Cobern holds a PhD in Science Education from the University of Colorado Boulder. He is a professor at the University of Western Michigan. His work has evolved around the relationship between traditional cultures and teaching and learning in science education. For several years, he worked in Nigeria on teacher training and education programs for nomad groups. This experience led him to develop his “world view” concept, which is a theoretical and methodological framework to understand and approach the relationship between science and culture. His theoretical work has inspired research in countries such as Brazil, Australia, Nigeria, Japan, and Colombia. Professor Cobern has been a guest editor of Science Education, among other journals. The work of William Cobern is available in several formats and publication types.