Methods for Teaching Science as Inquiry (with MyEducationLab)

by Bass, Joel E.; Contant, Terry L.; Carin, Arthur A.

• ISBN13: 9780137147946
• ISBN10: 0137147945
• Edition: 10th
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2008-04-09
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Methods for Teaching Science as Inquiry 10/e, demonstrates a manageable way for new and experienced teachers to bring inquiry successfully into the science classroom, scaffolding concepts and illustrating instructional models to help readers understand the inquiry approach to teaching.The primary focus is on the 5E model-Engaging, Exploring, Explaining, Elaborating, and Evaluating-a Learning Cycle model that reflects the NSES Science as Inquiry Standards, seamlessly integrating inquiry and the standards. It creates a science teaching framework best suited for engaging students in meaningful science learning.For pre-service and practicing elementary school science teachers and aids. Methods for Teaching Science as Inquiry 10/e, demonstrates a manageable way for new and experienced teachers to bring inquiry successfully into the science classroom, scaffolding concepts and illustrating instructional models to help readers understand the inquiry approach to teaching.The primary focus is on the 5E model-Engaging, Exploring, Explaining, Elaborating, and Evaluating-a Learning Cycle model that reflects the NSES Science as Inquiry Standards, seamlessly integrating inquiry and the standards. It creates a science teaching framework best suited for engaging students in meaningful science learning.For pre-service and practicing elementary school science teachers and aids.

Table of Contents

Children, Science, and Inquiry: Some Preliminary Questions

What Does It Mean to Teach Science As Inquiry?

Why Should Children Learn Science?

U.S. Science Education: Where Have We Been, Where Are We Now, Where Are We Going?

What Shall We Teach in Science?

Science and Technology

Teachers and Inquiry

Processes and Strategies for Inquiry

Processes of Science

Descriptive, Classificatory, and Experimental Investigations

Teachers, Children, and Inquiry

Learning Science with Understanding

The New View of Learning

Enhancing the Understanding of Science

Children's Alternative Conceptions and Science Learning

Development, Learning, and Science Teaching

Teaching Science for Understanding: The 5-E Model of Instruction

Inquiry Instruction

The 5-E Model of Science Instruction

Guided Discovery, Textbook, and Direct Instruction

Approaches to Teaching Science

Research on the Effectiveness of Different Approaches to Science Instruction

Selecting Instructional Approaches for Teaching Science

Planning and Managing Inquiry Instruction

Planning Science Lessons

Managing Inquiry Instruction and Learning

Assessing Science Learning

Assessment and Evaluation

Assessment and Inquiry Science

Informal, Traditional, and Performance Assessments

Fitting Assessment Methods to Learning Objectives

Examples of Informal Assessments

Examples of Performance Assessment

Examples of Traditional Assessment Items

Characteristics of Items on Statewide Tests of Science

Effective Questioning

Questioning: An Essential Tool for Teachers

Questioning to Guide Inquiry Discussions

Responding to Student Ideas

Questioning Strategies in the Classroom: Properties of Air in First Grade

Some Considerations in Questioning

Technology Tools and Resources for Inquiry Science

Educational Technology

The Internet as a Technology Resource for Inquiry Science

Use Commercially Available Multimedia Packages to Enhance Science Inquiry

Use Instructional Software Packages

Use Computer-Based Laboratories to Collect and Process Data

Use Spreadsheets to Organize and Analyze Data

Communicate Through Multimedia Presentations

Managing Educational Technology in the Science Classroom

Take the Plunge-Join the Information Age

Connecting Science With Other Subjects

Connecting Science and Mathematics

Connecting Science and Literacy

Connecting Science and Social Studies

Science for All Learners

Students with Special Learning Needs

Science for Gifted and Talented Students

Science for Students from Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Backgrounds

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