Elementary Mathematics and Science Methods Inquiry Teaching and Learning

by Foster, Gerald William

• ISBN13: 9780534515799
• ISBN10: 0534515797
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-01-14
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary

Using constructivist theory and inquiry learning methods, Foster presents a text that both meets national standards and satisfies the needs of this emerging market. This book will appeal to those who have embraced the NCTCM standards and the reform philosophy of using collaborative learning, real-world applications, and the discovery method for teaching math and science concepts. Students learn how to teach children about math through science, and science through math. Parallels are drawn between the two subjects to make them applicable to everyday life. Foster shows the student how to encourage learning in their students (teaching how to learn) rather than merely teaching their students what to learn (i.e., memorization). The text uses practical activities for students to use in their future classroom to facilitate learning and create inquisitive learners.

Table of Contents

PART 1: THE FOUNDATION

1. A Road Map for a Learning Journey

2. Journey to the Past: Mathematics and Science Images and Attitudes

3. Mathematics and Science Relevancy Through Cultural and Social Issues

PART 2: CONSTRUCTING LEARNING

4. Why Is the Sky Blue? 5

Observations

6. The Other learning Processes

7. How Children Learn Mathematics and Science

PART 2: THE CONSTRUCTED FRAMEWORK

8. Classes and Relations

9. Geometry and Spatial Relations

10. Measure for Measure

11. Measurement of Forces

12. Liquids, Earth, and Life

PART 4: BUILDING INSPECTION

13. Assessing Teaching and Learning Through Inquiry

14. Assessing the Management of the Learning Environment and Curriculum Through Inquiry