Cases in Middle and Secondary Science Education

For Science Methods for the Secondary School and Middle Grades courses. This broad-based volume highlights dozens of situations and challenges associated with middle school and secondary school science teaching, along with the suggestions of experts for improving practice and stimulating creative thinking in a scientific vein. After an introduction to the case-based pedagogy, ten chapters present three to four cases each, all of which relate to a central theme. The final chapter delineates a methodology for creating engaging, instructional cases from one's personal teaching experience. Through a study of the cases, future and practicing science teachers can glean an understanding of prevailing instructional practices and convincing, research-based arguments with which to challenge current traditional approaches.

ISBN 0131127985   Pages 336 ISBN13 9780131127982 (What's this?)   Volumes 001 Publisher Pearson Education (US)   Weight (grammes) 576 Imprint Allyn & Bacon   Published in Old Tappan Format Paperback   Previous ISBN 9780130824684 Publication date 30 Jul 2003   Height (mm) 232 Library of Congress Q181.C348   Width (mm) 191 DEWEY 507.12   Spine width (mm) 25 DEWEY edition DC21   Academic level Professional / Scholarly

1		Classroom Case Narratives as Pedagogical and Research Tools in Science Education		1
2		Adolescent Learners in Science		15
3		Reform and Science Curriculum		45
4		Planning for Science Instruction		73
5		Organizing a Positive Learning Environment		97
6		Learning in the Science Classroom		129
7		Learning in the Laboratory and Informal Settings		161
8		Controversial Issues in the Science Classroom		181
9		The Role of Technology in Science Teaching and Learning		209
10		Assessment in Science		239
11		Student Teaching and Mentoring		267
12		Science Teacher Education: Exploring the Paradoxes and Possibilities of Case-Based Instruction		293
		Index		303

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