Engaging Children in Science
3rd Edition
Published on 26. June 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
334 pages
978-0-13-040674-3 (ISBN)
Description
For undergraduate or graduate level Science Methods in Elementary School courses.
The third edition of Engaging Children in Science maintains its inquiry-based constructivist approach while bringing fresh insights and updated material based on current research and best practice. In simple terms, this text explains the use of constructivism, inquiry-based instruction, authentic assessment, and identifying misconceptions in today's science classrooms. Illustrative examples translate these ideas into successful classroom practice that encourages pupils to become independent learners.
The third edition of Engaging Children in Science maintains its inquiry-based constructivist approach while bringing fresh insights and updated material based on current research and best practice. In simple terms, this text explains the use of constructivism, inquiry-based instruction, authentic assessment, and identifying misconceptions in today's science classrooms. Illustrative examples translate these ideas into successful classroom practice that encourages pupils to become independent learners.
More details
Edition
3rd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 190 mm
Width: 230 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
585 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-040674-3 (9780130406743)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Ann C. Howe | Linda Jones
Engaging Children in Science
Book
08/1997
2nd Edition
Pearson Education (US)
€42.15
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Content
I. A FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING SCIENCE.
1. Science as a Human Activity.
2. Children's Thinking and Learning.
3. Integrating Science Content and Process.
II. FOCUSING ON INSTRUCTION.
4. Teaching Basic Science Skills.
5. Teaching Science as Inquiry.
6. Teaching Science to Promote Independent Learning.
7. Enhancing Instruction through Assessment.
8. Planning for Achieving Goals.
III. CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SCIENCE PROGRAM.
9. Shaping the Classroom Learning Environment.
10. Including All Children in Science.
11. Integrating Science with Other Subjects.
12. Taking Science beyond the Classroom.
13. Learning Science with Computers.
Appendix.
Index.
1. Science as a Human Activity.
2. Children's Thinking and Learning.
3. Integrating Science Content and Process.
II. FOCUSING ON INSTRUCTION.
4. Teaching Basic Science Skills.
5. Teaching Science as Inquiry.
6. Teaching Science to Promote Independent Learning.
7. Enhancing Instruction through Assessment.
8. Planning for Achieving Goals.
III. CREATING AN INCLUSIVE SCIENCE PROGRAM.
9. Shaping the Classroom Learning Environment.
10. Including All Children in Science.
11. Integrating Science with Other Subjects.
12. Taking Science beyond the Classroom.
13. Learning Science with Computers.
Appendix.
Index.