Elementary Mathematics and Science Methods Inquiry Teaching and Learning

Name: Elementary Mathematics and Science Methods Inquiry Teaching and Learning
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ISBN: 9780534515799

ISBN-10: 0534515797

ISBN-13: 9780534515799

Edition: 1999

Authors: Gerald William Foster

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Using constructivist theory and inquiry learning methods, Foster presents a text that both meets national standards and satisfies the needs of this emerging market. This book will appeal to those who have embraced the NCTCM standards and the reform philosophy of using collaborative learning, real-world applications, and the discovery method for teaching math and science concepts. Students learn how to teach children about math through science, and science through math. Parallels are drawn between the two subjects to make them applicable to everyday life. Foster shows the student how to encourage learning in their students (teaching how to learn) rather than merely teaching their students…

Book details

List price: $280.95
Copyright year: 1999
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 1/14/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 400
Size: 8.75" wide x 10.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.848
Language: English




The Foundation



A Road Map for a Learning Journey



Journey to the Past: Mathematics and Science Images and Attitudes



Mathematics and Science Relevancy Through Cultural and Social Issues.



Constructing Learning



Why Is the Sky Blue?



Observations



The Other learning Processes



How Children Learn Mathematics and Science.



The Constructed Framework



Classes and Relations



Geometry and Spatial Relations



Measure for Measure



Measurement of Forces



Liquids, Earth, and Life.



Building Inspection



Assessing Teaching and Learning Through Inquiry



Assessing the Management of the Learning Environment and Curriculum Through Inquiry.