Elementary Science Methods A Constructivist Approach

Name: Elementary Science Methods A Constructivist Approach
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ISBN: 9780495506751

ISBN-10: 0495506753

ISBN-13: 9780495506751

Edition: 5th 2009

Authors: David Jerner Martin

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ELEMENTARY SCIENCE METHODS: A CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH, Fifth Edition, is based on two fundamental and complementary ideas: it is more important for children to learn how to do science than to learn about science, and elementary science teachers do not need to know a great deal of science but rather should be co- inquirers with their students. To facilitate learning, this text features a wealth of exercises, including open-ended inquiry activities that help teacher candidates construct their own personal conceptualizations about science content and teaching methods. The text also contains over 170 process-oriented, open-ended activities, organized by grade level, that practicing teachers can…

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List price: $265.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 1/31/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 648
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.112
Language: English

David Jerner Martin (Ph.D.) is Professor Emeritus of Early Childhood Education at Kennesaw State University. A gifted teacher and an outspoken advocate of constructivist-based teaching, he is best known as the author of the pioneering text, ELEMENTARY SCIENCE METHODS: A CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH, now in its Sixth Edition. Dr. Martin has consulted on constructivist teaching at home and abroad, and was technical consultant with The Weather Channel for The Weather Classroom. He has received several university awards for distinguished teaching and publications.




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Science Education Today



The Processes of Science



Constructivism in Elementary Science Education



Inquiry



Science Education for Diverse Learning



Science Education for Diverse Learners



Assessment



The Elementary Science Classroom



Beyond The Science Classroom



Reading, Writing, and Interdisciplinary Approaches



Technology in Elementary Science Education



Concept Mapping in Elementary Science



The Elementary Science Education Professional



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