Science Learning, Science Teaching
Contemporary Issues and Practical Approaches
Published on 23. December 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
296 pages
978-0-415-21403-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book provides a comprehensive and critical guide to the new and experienced teachers on the teaching and learning of science. It combines an overview of current research with an account of curriculum changes to provide a valuable and practical guide to the business of classroom teaching.
The book gives helpful advice and ideas for exploring further on current issues in the teaching of science, including:
inclusion
planning teaching and setting targets
assessment with a focus on assessment for learning
the use of ICT in science pedagogy
language and literacy in science education
the way 'science works' and the nature of science.
Each chapter offers references, further reading and recommended websites, which will be especially valuable to those who wish to submit assignments at Masters Level under the new framework for ITT courses.
The book gives helpful advice and ideas for exploring further on current issues in the teaching of science, including:
inclusion
planning teaching and setting targets
assessment with a focus on assessment for learning
the use of ICT in science pedagogy
language and literacy in science education
the way 'science works' and the nature of science.
Each chapter offers references, further reading and recommended websites, which will be especially valuable to those who wish to submit assignments at Masters Level under the new framework for ITT courses.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
33 s/w Tabellen
33 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 159 mm
Weight
499 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-21403-2 (9780415214032)
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Jerry Wellington | Gren Ireson
Science Learning, Science Teaching
Contemporary Issues and Practical Approaches
Book
11/2007
2nd Edition
Routledge
€50.94
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Persons
Jerry Wellington is Professor of Education, University of Sheffield, UK. Gren Ireson is Professor of Science Education at Nottingham Trent University, UK.
Content
Section A: Science Teaching, the Science Curriculum and the Nature of Science 1. The Art and Craft of Science in the Curriculum 2. Becoming a Teacher 3. The Science Curriculum and Science in the Curriculum Section B: Practical Approaches to Science Teaching 4. Learning and Teaching Science 5. Planning and Managing Learning in Science 6. Meeting Different Needs in Science 7. Practical Work in Science Education 8. Investigations in Science 9. Language in Science Teaching and Learning Section C: Enriching Science Teaching 10. Using ICT in Teaching and Learning Science 11. Conveying Messages About the Nature of Science: Practical Approaches 12. Using Out-of-school Sources to Enrich Science Education