Differentiated Science Inquiry (Paperback)

Douglas J. Llewellyn

ISBN 10: 1412975034 / ISBN 13: 9781412975032

Published by SAGE Publications Inc, Thousand Oaks, 2010

About this Item

Paperback. This book will help primary school teachers of science gain the skills and knowledge needed to both incorporate inquiry-based instruction into their classrooms and to differentiate such instruction to more effectively meet the needs of all students. The author introduces differentiated inquiry and show teachers how to develop and customize learning choices that best fit their students' individual styles and comfort levels.Differentiated inquiry is based on the belief that when students are provided with choice in instructional options they are more engaged and committed to completing the task at hand. This, in turn, increases student motivation, interest in science, and a desire for students to achieve at higher levels. Ignite science learning with standards-based differentiated instruction that benefits all students. Included are methods for implementation and strategies for successfully managing the differentiated inquiry-based classroom. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Differentiated Science Inquiry (Paperback)
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc, Thousand Oaks
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1412975034
• ISBN 13: 9781412975032
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

"This very readable book beautifully ties together inquiry, motivational strategies, and differentiation. With multiple examples of science lessons across disciplines, this important book provides a solid rationale for the importance of differentiated inquiry."
―Susan B. Koba, President-Elect
National Science Education Leadership Association

"The author relates his strategies to real-life scenarios and includes hands-on examples that are easy to implement. A must-have for any science teacher!"
―Diane Callahan, Middle School Science Teacher
Fairfield Middle School, OH

Ignite science learning with differentiated instruction

Given that each child learns differently, it makes sense that one type of science instruction does not fit all. Best-selling author Douglas Llewellyn gives teachers standards-based strategies for differentiating inquiry-based science instruction to more effectively meet the needs of all students. This book takes the concept of inquiry-based science education to a deeper level with the author′s unique model, including fresh ideas for engaging students and practical tools for differentiating inquiry instruction. The text demonstrates:

• Methods for determining when and how to provide students with more choices, thereby increasing their ownership and motivation
• Ways to implement differentiated science inquiry in the main areas of science instruction
• Strategies for successfully managing the classroom

Differentiated Science Inquiry offers compelling examples and is filled with helpful how-to′s for modifying existing activities and labs for effective instruction.

About the Author

Douglas Llewellyn teaches science education courses at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. Previously, he was the K-12 Director of Science at the Rochester City School District, a secondary school principal, and a middle school science teacher. Llewellyn is a frequent speaker at state and national conferences on inquiry- and argument-based teaching, constructivist learning, and science leadership.