Science Instruction in the Middle and Secondary Schools : Developing Fundamental Knowledge and Skills for Teaching

Chiappetta, Eugene L., Koballa, Thomas R.

ISBN 10: 0131916564 / ISBN 13: 9780131916562

Published by Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated, 2005

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Synopsis:

For courses in Secondary Science Methods. Science Instruction in the Middle and Secondary Schools: Developing Fundamental Knowledge and Skills for Teaching has been thoroughly revised to provide the initial scaffolding needed by beginning teachers to understand and enact the basics of science teaching and learning. This new edition includes six new introductory chapters focusing on the basic functions of science teaching-purpose, planning, teaching, managing, and assessing.

From the Publisher: The updated edition of this popular, comprehensive methods text continues its tradition of offering prospective science teachers essential theoretical background along with numerous practical ideas for teaching science and promoting science literacy in middle and secondary schools. This text explores the history of science education in the United States, including the influence of such major learning psychologists as Gagne, Bruner, Piaget, and Ausubel. Individual chapters offer a wealth of instructional strategies for teaching science, as well as rationale and techniques for instructional planning at the lesson, unit, and course level.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Science Instruction in the Middle and ...
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 6 Edition.