Seeing the Science in Children's Thinking: Case Studies of Student Inquiry in Physical Science

Hammer, David; Van Zee, Emily

ISBN 10: 0325009481 / ISBN 13: 9780325009483

Published by Heinemann, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Seeing the Science in Children's Thinking: Case Studies of Student Inquiry in Physical Science
• Publisher: Heinemann
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0325009481
• ISBN 13: 9780325009483
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

 

Observing and listening to children while they inquire into the physical sciences is difficult. There’s lots to see and hear, but unless you know what to look and listen for, you might only see a noisy blur of activity. Seeing the Science in Children’s Thinking is a field guide to the science classroom with authentic examples presented in written and video form. It’s a great way for staff developers to train teachers’ eyes and ears to pick up the analysis and ideas of students as they occur in the wild of classroom conversations.

 

Evidence of children’s scientific thinking is all around the classroom, but it takes a skilled teacher to locate it. With Seeing the Science in Children’s Thinking your teachers can sharpen their senses, discover a wealth of information about how their students approach science, and create instruction that’s individualized and responsive

 

 

About the Author

David Hammer is Professor of Physics and Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Maryland at College Park. He conducts research on physics learning and teaching from elementary school through college.

Emily Van Zee is Associate Professor of Science Education at Oregon State University. She collaborates with teachers in developing case studies of science learning in progress.