The third edition of Engaging Children in Science maintains its inquiry-based constructivist approach while bringing fresh insights and updated material based on current research and best practice. In simple terms, this book explains the use of constructivism, inquiry-based instruction, authentic assessment, and identifying misconceptions in today's science classrooms. Illustrative examples translate these ideas into successful classroom practice that encourages pupils to become independent learners. Specific chapter topics include teaching basic science skills, teaching science as inquiry, teaching science to promote independent learning, enhancing instruction through assessment, planning for achieving goals, shaping the classroom learning environment, including all children in science, integrating science with other subjects, taking science beyond the classroom, and using computers in science. For elementary school science teachers.

Engaging Children in Science (3rd Edition)

Education & Teaching

Howe, Ann C.

Schools & Teaching

Pearson

This book uses actual case studies written by teachers to engage in a lively discussion of teaching science at the elementary level. A focus is placed on important issues or dilemmas that occur in elementary science classrooms that require thoughtful decision-making on the part of the teacher. It deals with topics that all teachers will face: instruction, human relations, cultural awareness, and ethical issues. Coverage also encompasses a variety of challenges regarding the classroom, co-workers, administrators, and parents. For pre-service and beginning teachers—who will be able to use the book's practical knowledge to develop guidelines and criteria for making their own decisions in the classroom.

Case Studies in Elementary Science: Learning from Teachers

Nichols, Sharon E.

A guide to an activity-based course in science teaching methods for both pre-service and in-service teachers. Material is presented in the from of an extended interaction between a new and an experienced teacher. Lays out the theoretical foundation for constructivism, and covers recent ideas on inclusion, classroom management, thematic unit planning, and teacher expectations as they are applied to science teaching. Provides plans for science lessons, with separate chapters for primary and intermediate grades and group and individual investigations. This second edition ties lessons to new national standards, and shows how to use computers as tools for inquiry. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Engaging Children in Science

Jones, Linda

PRENTICE/HALL

Based firmly on constructivist theories of learning, this methods book offers a step-by-step guide to creating an activity-based science course for grades K-8.

Science & Math

Merrill Pub. Co

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Engaging Children in Science (3rd Edition)

Case Studies in Elementary Science: Learning from Teachers

Engaging Children in Science

Engaging Children in Science