How Science Works : Exploring effective pedagogy and practice

ISBN-13: 9780415562799 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 168 str.

Rob Toplis;¬Abar;¬Abar

Opis

This text provides student and practising teachers with a comprehensive introduction to one of the most dramatic changes to the secondary science curriculum. Underpinned by the latest research in the field, it explores the emergence and meaning of how science works and reviews major developments in pedagogy and practice.

Recenzje

‘A thorough exploration, highlighting the importance of How Science Works in the science curriculum. This will be a very useful companion for many beginning teachers as they explore ways to develop a deeper understanding of the nature of science and how best to teach this.’ – Helen Bowhay, Lecturer, PGCE Science, University of Nottingham, UK

Spis treści

Chapter 1. How did we get here? Some background to How Science Works in the school curriculum 1  Chapter 2. What do students think about science?  Chapter 3. How do scientists work?  Chapter 4. What is scientific enquiry?  Chapter 5. Teaching controversial issues  Chapter 6. Argumentation  Chapter 7. Questions and science  Chapter 8. Enhancing investigative science  Chapter 9. The role of ICT  Chapter 10. Teaching outside the classroom  Final thoughts

O autorze

Rob Toplis is Senior Lecturer in Secondary Science Education at Brunel University, UK.