The Art of Teaching Science: Inquiry and Innovation in Middle School and High School

by Hassard; Jack

• ISBN13: 9780415965286
• ISBN10: 0415965284
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2008-08-05
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

The Art of Teaching Science emphasizes a humanistic, experiential, and constructivist approach to teaching and learning, and integrates a wide variety of pedagogical tools. Becoming a science teacher is a creative process, and this innovative textbook encourages students to construct ideas about science teaching through their interactions with peers, mentors, and instructors, and through hands-on, minds-on activities designed to foster a collaborative, thoughtful learning environment. This second edition retains key features such as inquiry-based activities and case studies throughout, while simultaneously adding new material on the impact of standardized testing on inquiry-based science, and explicit links to science teaching standards. Also included are expanded resources like a comprehensive website, a streamlined format and updated content, making the experiential tools in the book even more useful for both pre- and in-service science teachers. Special Features: Each chapter is organized into twosections: one that focuses on content and theme; and one that contains a variety of strategies for extending chapter concepts outside the classroom Case studies open each chapter to highlight real-world scenarios and to connect theory to teaching practice Contains 33 Inquiry Activities that provide opportunities to explore the dimensions of science teaching and increase professional expertise Problems and Extensions, On the Web Resources and Readings guide students to further critical investigation of important concepts and topics. An extensive companion website includes even more student and instructor resources, such as interviews with practicing science teachers, articles from the literature, chapter PowerPoint slides, syllabus helpers, additional case studies, activities, and more. Visit http://www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415965286 to access this additional material.

Table of Contents

Brief Contents

Preface

Introduction

The Art of Teaching Science

The Art of Teaching Science: A Reconnaissance

Science for All

Facilitating Science Learning

The Goals and the Curriculum of School Science

On the History of Science Education

Science in the School Curriculum

Science, Technology and Society in the Science Classroom

Connecting Theory and Practice in Science Teaching

How Adolescents Learn Science

Models of Science Teaching

Designs for Learning

Strategies of Science Teaching

Assessing Active Science Learning

Strategies Fostering Thinking In The Science Classroom

The Internet: Learning Science with Online Resources

Science Curriculum Developers

Professional Societies and Organizations

Science Equipment and Computer Software Suppliers

Index

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