Teaching and Learning Science
A Guide to Recent Research and Its Applications
Published on 1. February 2003
Book
Hardback
316 pages
978-0-8264-6527-6 (ISBN)
Description
This unique book synthesizes relevant research findings for science teachers and highlights their implications for the quality of teaching and learning science. Whether you are a teacher looking to improve your practice or a researcher looking for a concise overview of the literature, this book will prove a valuable acquisition.
Reviews / Votes
"In an effort to bring research in an accessible form to the front line, Bennett has synthesized relevant research on science, teaching and learning" -- Book News: SciTech Book News, March 2006More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
640 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8264-6527-6 (9780826465276)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Judith Bennett is Lecturer in the Department of Education Studies at the University of York, UK.
Content
Science education and the 'bigger picture'; Children's learning in science and the constructivist viewpoint; Cognitive development and children's learning in science; The role of practical work in school science; Context-based approaches to the teaching of science; Information and communications technology (ICT) and school science; The role of language in school science; Pupils' attitudes to science and school science; Gender issues in school science; The nature and purpose of assessment in school science.