Methods for Teaching Science as Inquiry - Softcover

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

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131180053 ISBN 13: 9780131180055

Publisher: Pearson, 2004

Synopsis

For courses in Science Methods in Elementary School.

Research tells us that an inquiry approach to science teaching motivates and engages every type of student, helping them understand science's relevance to their lives, as well as the nature of science itself. Methods for Teaching Science as Inquiry demonstrates a manageable way for new and experienced teachers to bring inquiry successfully into the science classroom, scaffolding concepts and illustrating instructional models to help readers understand the inquiry approach to teaching.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Accountable Inquiry   Inquiry-based teaching is central to the National science Education Standards (NSES) and Benchmarks for Scientific Literacy, and research has proven that an inquiry approach to science teaching motivates and engates every type of student. Methods for Teaching Science as Inquiry provides a clear, easy-to-follow approach to inquiry, using the 5-E Learning Cycle model of instruction (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate). This book is derived from Teaching Science as Inquiry, which has become the leanding book on the market!   New to this edition:

• Chapter 6, Assessing Science Learning, includes a new section on Science Standards and Statewide Tests which helps teachers understand the relationship between standardized test items and the conceptual knowledge and inquiry skills students need to learn. (See pages 176-181)
• Updated, research-based coverage on meeting the needs of English Language Learners and strategies for reaching diverse learners helps prepare teacher for the realities of today's classrooms. (See pages 267-271)
• Margin notes link readers to activities that model standards-based inquiry and developmentally appropriate science content. (See page 5 and 15)

Praise for Teaching Science as Inquiry:   "This book is easily the best available. It gives the clearest description of the curriculum models, and the chapter on questioning is splendid...I have used it with undergraduates, graduates, beginning methods, advanced methods, television classes, and on campus classes.  It has been a valuable resource for me and my students." WENDY FRAZIER, George Mason University   "...this is an execellent text and one that I would use in teaching pre-service teacher of elementary and middle-level science." JIM ELLIS, The University of Kansas   "...[the] content of the textbook is very informative and well organized with tables and charts. [Teaching as Inquiry] has many strengths." SENAY YASAR, Arizona State University    

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0131180053
• ISBN 13: 9780131180055
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 400