Teaching inquiry science in middle and secondary schools /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lawson, Anton E.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles : Sage, [2010]
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Table of Contents:
  • The nature of science
  • Educational goals and the nature of scientific inquiry
  • The nature of scientific theories
  • Student thinking, development, and learning
  • How students think
  • Developing and learning different types of knowledge
  • Elements of inquiry instruction
  • The origins and outcomes of inquiry instruction
  • Inquiry instruction
  • Planning for inquiry
  • Technology, labs, and safety in the inquiry classroom
  • Instructional strategies
  • Demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and field trips
  • Managing the inquiry classroom
  • Inquiry instruction and diverse learners
  • Curriculum development
  • Assessing student progress
  • Professional induction and development
  • Helping more teachers use inquiry
  • Professional development.