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Developing Fundamental Knowledge and Skills for Teaching | |
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Getting Into Science Teaching Quickly | |
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Thoughts and Actions of Beginning Science Teachers | |
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Thoughts and Actions of Beginning Science | |
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Informed and Uninformed Science Teaching | |
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Assessing and Reviewing | |
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References | |
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Purpose of Science Teaching | |
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Golas and Purposes of Science Education from 1980 to the Present | |
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Conclusion | |
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Assessing and Reviewing | |
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Resources | |
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References | |
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Planning to Teach Science | |
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What Are You Planning to Teach? | |
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Whom Are You Planning to Teach? | |
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How Are You Planning to Teach Science? | |
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How Are You Planning to Manage the Learning Environment? | |
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When Will You Assess Student Learning? | |
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Constructing Instructional Objectives | |
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Examples of Science Lesson Plans | |
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Assessing and Reviewing | |
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Resources to Examine | |
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References | |
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Teaching Science | |
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Personal Characteristics | |
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Teaching Skills | |
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Instructional Strategies | |
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Learning and Reinforcement Techniques | |
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Summary | |
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Now Let's Teach Science | |
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Assessing and Reviewing | |
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Resources to Examine | |
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References | |
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Managing the Science Learning Environment | |
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The First Days of School | |
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Determining hte Causes for Student Misbehavior | |
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Creating Positive Science Learning Communities | |
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Organizing and Managing Science Learning | |
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Dealing with Student Misbehavior | |
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Assessing and Reviewing | |
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Resources to Examine | |
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References | |
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Assessing Science Lessons | |
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Features of a Lesson Assessment System | |
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General Learning Goals | |
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Instructional Objectives | |
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During-Lesson Monitoring | |
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End-of-Lesson Assessment | |
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Honing Your Lesson Assessment Skills | |
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Assessing and Reviewing | |
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Resources to Examine | |
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References | |
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Background fOr Science Teaching | |
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The Nature of Science | |
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What is the Science? | |
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The Nature of Science and National Standards | |
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Themes of Science and Science Literacy | |
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Assessing and Reviewing | |
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Resources to Examine | |
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References | |
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Diverse Adolescent Learners and Their Schools | |
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Student Diversity | |
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Equity in Science Education | |
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Cultural and Linguistic Diversity | |
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Gender-Inclusiveness | |
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Exceptionalities | |
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Adolescents' School Science Experience | |
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Assessing and Reviewing | |
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Resources to Examine | |
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References | |
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Learning in Middle Grades and Secondary Schools | |
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Introduction | |
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Cognitive Approaches and Strategies for Teaching Science in a Constructivist Manner | |
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Assessing and Reviewing | |
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Resources to Examine | |
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References | |
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Strategies for Science Teaching | |
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Inquiry and Teaching Science | |
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What is Inquiry? | |
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Content and Process as They Relate to Inquiry and Discovery Learning | |
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Strategies and Techniquesfor Conducting Inquiry-Based Instruction | |
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Grouping and Cooperative Learning | |
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Concerns Associated with Inquiry-Based Instruction | |
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Assessing and Reviewing | |
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Resources to Examine | |
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References | |
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Discussion, Demonstration, and Lecture | |
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Discussion | |
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Demonstration | |
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Lecture | |
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Construction and Use of Oral Questions | |
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Assessing and Reviewing | |
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Resources to Examine | |
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References | |
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Science, Technology, and Society | |
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A Rationale for STS | |
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What is Technology? | |
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Technological Products, Systems, and Processes | |
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STS Issues and Problems | |
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STS Curriculum Programs | |
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Considerations for STS Instruction | |
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Evolution Versus Creationism in Science Teaching | |
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Assessing and Reviewing | |
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Resources to Examine | |
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References | |
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Laboratory and Field Work | |
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What is Laboratory Work? | |
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Preparing Students for Laboratory Experiences | |
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Ensuring Successful Laboratory Experiences | |
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Fieldwork | |
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Assessing and Reviewing | |
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Resources to Examine | |
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References | |
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Safety in the Laboratory and Classroom | |
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Introduction | |
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Safety and the Law | |
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General Safety Responsibilities | |
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Safety Goggles and Eye Protection | |
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Specific Safety Guidelines for Biology | |
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Specific Safety Guidelines for Chemistry | |
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Safety in the Earth Science Laboratory | |
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Safety Guidlines for Physics and Physical Science Laboratories | |
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Radiation Safety | |
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Safety Units for Students | |
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Assessing and Reviewing | |
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Resources to Examine | |
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References | |
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Computers and Electronic Technology | |
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Modern Technology for Science Teachers and Students | |
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Science Teaching with Multimedia | |
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Teaching Science Using the Internet | |
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Uses for Computers and Electronic Technologies in Science Instruction | |
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Selecting Quality Software and Media | |
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Assessing and Reviewing | |
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Resources to Examine | |
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References | |
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Long Term Planning and Assessment | |
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Unit Planning and Science Education Reform | |
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Multifaceted Assessment | |
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Unit Planning in Action | |
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Grading and Reporting Grades | |
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Assessing and Reviewing | |
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Resources to Examine | |
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References | |
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Appendices | |
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Little Science Puzzles | |
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Science Demonstrations | |
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Science Laboratory Activities | |
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Scoring Key for "Science Teaching Inventory" in Chapter One | |
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Index | |