Learning Science Outside the Classroom

ISBN-13: 9780415321167 / Angielski / Twarda / 2004 / 256 str.

Martin Braund

Opis

Informal, non-classroom based contexts can make an important contribution to learning for pupils studying science. This book shows how to use a wide range of contexts including freshwater habitats, museums and science centres, zoos and farms, and on industrial sites.

Spis treści

1. The nature of learning science outside the classroom. 2. Practicalities and safety issues. 3. The outdoor classroom. 4. Using freshwater habitats. 5. Learning at residential field centres. 6. Learning science in a botanic garden. 7. Learning at zoos and farms. 8. Learning science at industrial sites. 9. Chemistry trails. 10. Learning physics and astronomy outside the classroom. 11. Learning with newspapers. 12. Learning science through ICT at home. 13. Managing learning outside the classroom.

O autorze

Martin R. Braund is Lecturer in Educational Studies and Curriculum Area Leader for Science in the PGCE Course at the Department of Educational Studies, University of Leeds. Michael Reiss is Professor of Science Education and Head of the School of Mathematics, Science and Technology at the Institute of Education, University of London.