Science Instruction in the Middle and Secondary Schools: Developing Fundamental Knowledge and Skills, Pearson eText -- Access Card

by Eugene Chiappetta / Thomas Koballa

• ISBN13: 9780133773101
• ISBN10: 0133773108
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780133773101
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780133773064, 9780133783766
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Access Code
• Copyright: 2014-04-23
• Publisher: PEARSO
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Summary

Science Instruction in the Middle and Secondary Schools gives you the knowledge and basic skills you need to enact the basics of teaching science -- purpose, planning, assessing, teaching and managing. It features classroom examples, exercises, and more, to give the concepts real meaning in your daily life.

For courses in Science Methods in Middle and Secondary Schools (Curriculum and Instruction)

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Author Biography

Eugene L. Chiappetta is a professor of science education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Houston. Dr. Chiappetta holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Allegheny College and master's degree in General Science, and a Ph.D. in Science Education from Syracuse University. He has coauthored many textbook analysis research studies, using the nature of science as a framework. Recently, a recipient of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Paper Award for Examination of Science Textbook Analysis Research Conducted on Textbooks Published over the Past 100 Years in the United States, The "Skoog Cup" for Significant Contributions and Leadership in the Development of Quality Science Education in Texas, and "Teaching Excellence" Award in the College of Education. Professor Chiappetta teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in science education and has coordinated teacher certification and science education programs for over three decades.

Thomas R. Koballa, Jr. is a professor of science education in the Department of Mathematics and Science Education at the University of Georgia. Dr. Koballa holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology and master’s degree in Science Education from East Carolina University, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the Pennsylvania State University. He is past president of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching and the recipient of the Association of Science Teacher Education’s Outstanding Mentoring Award. He teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in science education and has authored or coauthored more than 50 journal articles and chapters. His current research foci include science teacher learning and mentoring.

Table of Contents

1. Thoughts and Actions of Beginning Science Teachers
2. The Purpose of Science Teaching
3. Planning to Teach Science
4. Assessing Science Learning
5. Teaching Science
6. The Science Learning Environment
7. The Nature of Science and Engineering and Technology
8. Inquiry and Science Teaching
9. Divers Adolescent Learners and Differentiated Instruction
10. Learning in Middle Grades and Secondary Schools
11. Lecture, Discussion and Demonstration
12. Science, Engineering and Societal Issues
13. Laboratory Work and Fieldwork
14. Safety in the Laboratory and Classroom
15. Computers and Electronic Technologies