Constructivist Teaching Practices and Students Learning Science

Abha Singh

ISBN 10: 3659449571 / ISBN 13: 9783659449574

Published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2013

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A constructivist learning environment has been explored as a way to assist students in achieving greater success with learning science. With regard to teaching science, research has focused primarily on developing constructivist learning environments which has been a major factor affecting student learning positively (Ogbuehi & Fraser, 2007). A constructivist epistemology focuses on the construction of reality through the senses (Kim, Fisher, & Fraser, 1999; Wheatley, 1991). This study also indicates the power and influence of exceptional teachers in working with other teachers.It suggests that science teaching can be like science itself encouraging ideas for changes and improvements, devising Action Research Projects to collect evidence of successes (and failures), and reporting on positive results as recognition of real success over time. It is a way of informing and encouraging such changes on the part of other teachers.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Constructivist Teaching Practices and Students Learning Science
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659449571
• ISBN 13: 9783659449574
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 220W x 150H x 33D millimeters 220 millimeters width by 150 millimeters height by 33 millimeters depth
• Weight: 124 grams

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Synopsis

A constructivist learning environment has been explored as a way to assist students in achieving greater success with learning science. With regard to teaching science, research has focused primarily on developing constructivist learning environments which has been a major factor affecting student learning positively (Ogbuehi & Fraser, 2007). A constructivist epistemology focuses on the construction of reality through the senses (Kim, Fisher, & Fraser, 1999; Wheatley, 1991). This study also indicates the power and influence of exceptional teachers in working with other teachers.It suggests that science teaching can be like science itself – encouraging ideas for changes and improvements, devising Action Research Projects to collect evidence of successes (and failures), and reporting on positive results as recognition of real success over time. It is a way of informing and encouraging such changes on the part of other teachers.

About the Author

Dr. Abha Singh is Assistant Professor at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois USA. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in science education and education. Her research is in the area of integrating science and literacy. She has presented at State, National and International Conferences.