Cases in Middle and Secondary Science Education The Promise and Dilemmas

Name: Cases in Middle and Secondary Science Education The Promise and Dilemmas
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ISBN: 9780131127982

ISBN-10: 0131127985

ISBN-13: 9780131127982

Edition: 2nd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: Thomas R. Koballa, Deborah J. Tippins

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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…

Book details

List price: $56.80
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 7/30/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



List of Contributors


Preface



Classroom Case Narratives and Pedagogical and Research Tools in Science Education



Adolescent Learners in Science



Reform and Science Curriculum



Planning for Science Instruction



Organizing a Positive Learning Environment



Learning in the Science Classroom



Learning in the Laboratory and Informal Settings



Controversial Issues in the Science Classroom



The Role of Technology in Science Teaching and Learning



Assessment in Science



Student Teaching and Mentoring


Science Teacher Education: Exploring the Paradoxes and Possibilities of Case-Based Instruction