Science Learning, Science Teaching
Contemporary Issues and Practical Approaches
2nd Edition
Published on 29. November 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
14 pages
978-0-415-43393-8 (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.
Reviews / Votes
'In conclusion, 'Science learning, science teaching' is a volume for the bookcase of all serious students of science education, whether they are new and young, or those not so young but wishing to update their understanding of researched best practices' - School Science ReviewMore details
Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
42 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 37 s/w Tabellen
42 Halftones, black and white; 37 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-43393-8 (9780415433938)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Jerry Wellington | Gren Ireson
Science Learning, Science Teaching
Book
02/2012
3rd Edition
Routledge
€54.65
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Previous edition
Jerry Wellington | Gren Ireson
Science Learning, Science Teaching
Contemporary Issues and Practical Approaches
Book
12/1999
Routledge Falmer
€50.94
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Persons
Jerry Wellington is Head of Research Degrees at the School of Education, University of Sheffield.
Gren Ireson is Senior Lecturer in Science Education at the University of Loughborough.
Gren Ireson is Senior Lecturer in Science Education at the University of Loughborough.
Content
Theme A: Science teaching, the science curriculum and the nature of science 1. The art and craft of science teaching 2. Becoming a teacher 3. The science curriculum and science in the curriculum Theme B: Practical approaches to science learning and science teaching 4. Focus on Learning in Science 5. Planning and managing learning in science 6. Inclusion: Meeting special needs in science 7. Practical work in science education 8. Investigations in science 9. Language and literacy in science teaching and learning 10. Numeracy In Science Teaching And Learning Theme C: Enriching science learning and teaching 11. Using ICT in teaching and learning science 12. Exploring the nature of science: curriculum statements, current issues and practical approaches 13. Using out-of-school sources to enrich science education 14. Citizenship in and through science education