| Description |
xxvii, 395 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm + computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.) |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. The nature of science -- Ch. 2. Science education in social context -- Ch. 3. Toward a philosophy of hands-on inquiry-based science education -- Ch. 4. Diverse learners in the science classroom -- Ch. 5. Observing as a scientist and as a science teacher -- Ch. 6. Understanding and teaching earth and space sciences -- Ch. 7. Understanding and teaching biology -- Ch. 8. Understanding and teaching chemistry -- Ch. 9. Understanding and teaching physics -- Ch. 10. Teacher professional development : growing as a teacher of science -- App. The National Science Education Standards for Science Content |
| Summary |
A synthesis of current knowledge in science education, cognition and culture, this text highlights the connectivity between content and pedagogy |
| Analysis |
Teaching of specific subjects |
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Science and Maths General |
| Notes |
Title on disc: Student resources |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Science -- Study and teaching (Primary)
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Science -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
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| Author |
Provenzo, Eugene F.
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| LC no. |
2006032001 |
| ISBN |
9781412924979 paperback |
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