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Science teaching and the development of thinking
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Science teaching and the development of thinking

Author: Anton E Lawson
Publisher: Belmont, Calif. : Wadsworth Pub., ©1995.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Publisher's description: To provide future science teachers with the methods and tools to present science, this text integrates new methods and theories with more traditional existing programs to meet the needs of almost every instructor. It encourages personal development of critical-thinking skills in students as well as professional development for the future teacher by encouraging establishment of curriculum  Read more...
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Anton E Lawson
ISBN: 0534239943 9780534239947
OCLC Number: 29953088
Description: xix, 593 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Contents: Teaching and the nature of science --
Patterns of thinking by scientists and by adolescents --
Scientific knowledge: its construction and development --
Stages in the development of procedural knowledge --
The learning cycle --
Characteristics of effective science instruction --
Why don't more teachers use inquiry-oriented methods? --
Principles of curriculum development and implementation --
Study assessment --
Directions for future research and development --
Neurological models of self-regulation and instructional methods --
The role of logical and analogical thinking in knowledge construction.
Responsibility: Anton E. Lawson.

Abstract:

Publisher's description: To provide future science teachers with the methods and tools to present science, this text integrates new methods and theories with more traditional existing programs to meet the needs of almost every instructor. It encourages personal development of critical-thinking skills in students as well as professional development for the future teacher by encouraging establishment of curriculum guidelines. The text also stresses an active learning environment by utilizing learning cycles and in-depth science investigation activities.

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