Methods for Teaching Science as Inquiry 10/e, demonstrates a manageable way for new and experienced teachers to bring inquiry successfully into the science classroom, scaffolding concepts and illustrating instructional models to help readers understand the inquiry approach to teaching.The primary focus is on the 5E model-Engaging, Exploring, Explaining, Elaborating, and Evaluating-a Learning Cycle model that reflects the NSES Science as Inquiry Standards, seamlessly integrating inquiry and the standards. It creates a science teaching framework best suited for engaging students in meaningful science learning.For pre-service and practicing elementary school science teachers and aids.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Children, Science, and Inquiry: Some Preliminary Questions What Does It Mean to Teach Science As Inquiry? Why Should Children Learn Science? U.S. Science Education: Where Have We Been, Where Are We Now, Where Are We Going? What Shall We Teach in Science? Science and Technology Teachers and Inquiry Chapter 2 Processes and Strategies for Inquiry Processes of Science Descriptive, Classificatory, and Experimental Investigations Teachers, Children, and Inquiry Chapter 3 Learning Science with Understanding The New View of Learning Enhancing the Understanding of Science Children's Alternative Conceptions and Science Learning Development, Learning, and Science Teaching Chapter 4 Teaching Science for Understanding: The 5-E Model of Instruction Inquiry Instruction The 5-E Model of Science Instruction Guided Discovery, Textbook, and Direct Instruction Approaches to Teaching Science Research on the Effectiveness of Different Approaches to Science Instruction Selecting Instructional Ap
