Handbook of Research on Science Teaching and Learning - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0028970055 ISBN 13: 9780028970059

Publisher: Macmillan USA, 1994

Synopsis

This uniquely comprehensive and current survey of the research in science education has been compiled by the most prominent experts in the field. Much more than a summary of findings, the content of this comprehensive single volume provides an assessment of the significance of research, evaluates new developments, and examines current conflicts, controversies, and issues.
The Handbook provides a historical look at the evolution of science education research while discussing the influence of current research on science teaching. This volume also considers controversial issues in science education, such as gender, ethnicity and assessment, and the evolution of these issues from teaching, learning, and research perspectives.
Providing a definitive review of current research in science education, the Handbook of Research on Science Teaching and Learning is an essential reference for all teachers of science and science education as well as researchers in the field.

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Synopsis

A survey of research in science education, compiled by researchers in this field. The handbook explores a wide spectrum of areas crucial to science education. Part I covers science teacher education, instructional strategies and laboratory instruction. Part II examines the epistemological foundations of cognition, alternative concepts in science and the effective dimension of learning. Part III examines problem solving research in each of the major science disciplines: biology, chemistry, physics and earth science.

Edition details

• Publisher: Macmillan USA
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0028970055
• ISBN 13: 9780028970059
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 736
• Editor: Gabel Dorothy L.