Teaching Science as Inquiry

Bass, Joel E.; Contant, Terry L.; Carin, Arthur A.

ISBN 10: 0131599496 / ISBN 13: 9780131599499

Published by Pearson, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Teaching Science as Inquiry
• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131599496
• ISBN 13: 9780131599499
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

Teaching Science as Inquiry introduces prospective and experienced teachers to the science content, teaching strategies, and inquiry activities necessary to teach science in contemporary ways. In addition, the inclusion of the National Science Education standards will provide all readers a useful framework for making instructional decisions. Traditional learning focuses on learning about things. The teacher dispenses the information and the student receives it. The inquiry approach emphasizes how we learn things rather than just what we know. Instead of just memorizing facts, students are actively involved in learning. Learning becomes fun when students are fascinated by something and it reflects their interests, goals, and experiences. Using a two-pa

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