| Description |
xvi, 231 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
PART 1. Understanding the art of teaching science. 1. What is science? / Catherine Milne -- 2. Constructivist and socio-cultural views of teaching and learning / Russell Tytler -- 3. Conceptual change learning and teaching / David Treagust, Reinders Duit -- PART 2. Implementing the art of teaching science. 4. Teaching strategies for science classrooms / Denis Goodrum, Amelia Druhan -- 5. Planning in secondary science / Donna King -- 6. Inquiry and investigation in science / Mark W. Hackling -- 7. The Australian science curriculum / Vaille Dawson, Grady Venville -- 8. Assessment of and for learning in science / Mark W. Hackling -- PART 3. Extending the art of teaching science. 9. Student engagement in science lessons / David Palmer -- 10. Developing a 'thinking' science classroom / Mary Oliver, Grady Venville -- 11. ICT in the science classroom / Graham McMahon -- 12. Equity and excellence in the science curriculum / Léonie J. Rennie |
| Summary |
"The art of teaching science presents science teaching as a dynamic, collaborative activity and highlights recent developments in research into excellence in science teaching. Emphasising pedagogy, curriculum and assessment, the book is designed for educators preparing to teach science at middle and secondary school levels. Fully revised and updated, this second edition includes new chapters which address the requirements of the national documents on science curriculum on engaging students in science, ICT in the science classroom and developing a 'thinking' science classroom. Throughout the book, the authors reflect a student-centred approach to science teaching as advocated in reform curriculum documents throughout the world. Written by leading science educators and incorporating classroom examples and activities. The art of teaching science outlines the main issues science teachers face today."--Backcover |
| Analysis |
Australian |
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Teacher training |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2004 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Science -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
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Science -- Study and teaching (Primary)
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Science -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
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Science -- Study and teaching -- Australia.
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Science -- Study and teaching.
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| Author |
Dawson, Vaille Maree.
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Venville, Grady Jane.
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| ISBN |
1742376592 (paperback) |
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9781742376592 (paperback) |
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