Title Science teaching/science learning : constructivist learning in urban classrooms / Elnora S. Harcombe

Published New York : Teachers College, Columbia University, [2001] ©2001

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Description xi, 211 pages ; 24 cm Series Ways of knowing in science and mathematics series Ways of knowing in science and mathematics series. Contents Overview: A New View of Learning -- 1. Discoveries in a Classroom -- 2. A Dream Plan ... and a Reality Check -- 3. Teacher Focus on Student Understanding -- 4. Understanding the Student -- 5. (Mis)Understandings in Science -- 6. Science Content -- 7. How to Teach for Understanding -- 8. Interacting with Peers -- 9. A Critical Issue - The Human Factor -- 10. To Dare -- App. A. Curriculum Resources -- App. B. Profiles of Resident Teachers -- App. C. Sample Schedule in the Model Science Lab -- App. D. Houston Independent School District -- App. E. Time Line of Model Science Lab -- App. F. Factors in Sustained Reform Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 199-204) and index Subject Science -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- Texas -- Houston -- Case studies. Genre/Form Case studies. LC no. 00066329 ISBN 0807740349 alkaline paper 0807740330 paperback alkaline paper

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