Teaching science for understanding : a human constructivist view
by
 
Mintzes, Joel J.

Title
: 
Teaching science for understanding : a human constructivist view

Author
: 
Mintzes, Joel J.

ISBN
: 
9780124983601
 
9780585492254
 
9780080518510
 
9780080879246

Publication Information
: 
San Diego, CA : Academic Press, ©1998.

Physical Description
: 
1 online resource (360 pages).

Series
: 
Educational psychology series
 
Educational psychology.

Contents
: 
Theoretical and Empirical Foundations of Human Constructivism: -- J.D. Novak, The Pursuit of a Dream: Education Can Be Improved. -- J.J. Mintzes and J.H. Wandersee, Reform and Innovation in Science Teaching: A Human Constructivist View. -- J.J. Mintzes and J.H. Wandersee, Research in Science Teaching and Learning: A Human Constructivist View. -- Theory-Driven Intervention Strategies: -- J.E. Trowbridge and J.H. Wandersee, Theory-Driven Graphic Organizers. -- R.F. Gunstone and I.J. Mitchell, Metacognition and Conceptual Change. -- J. Nussbaum, History and Philosophy of Science and the Preparation for Constructivist Teaching: The Case of Particle Theory. -- Z.R. Dagher, The Case for Analogies in Teaching Science for Understanding. -- R. Good and C. Berger, The Computer as a Powerful Tool for Understanding Science. -- M.W. Spitulnik, C. Zembal-Saul, and J.S. Krajcik, Using Hypermedia to Represent Emerging Student Understanding: Science Learners and Preservice Teachers. -- M.G. Jones and G. Carter, Small Groups and Shared Constructions. -- J.H. Wandersee and L.M. Roach, Interactive Historical Vignettes. -- E. Abrams, Talking and Doing Science: Important Elements in a Teaching-for-Understanding Approach. -- Epilogue: J.J. Mintzes, J.H. Wandersee, and J.D. Novak, Epilogue: Meaningful Learning, Knowledge Restructuring, and Conceptual Change: On Ways of Teaching Science for Understanding.
 
Pursuit of a dream / Reform and innovation in science teaching ; Research in science teaching and learning / Theory-driven graphic organizers / Metacognition and conceptual change / History and philosophy of science and the preparation for constructivist teaching / Case for analogies in teaching science for understanding / Computer as a powerful tool for understanding science / Using hypermedia to represent emerging student understanding / Small groups and shared constructions / Interactive Historical Vignettes / Talking and doing science

Abstract
: 
Science education has undergone a revolution in recent years, shifting its emphasis from breadth and memorization to depth and understanding. Teaching Science for Understanding begins with an overview of the changes in science education. It then presents a review of each major instructional strategy, information about how it is best used, and the effectiveness of the strategies for understanding and retention of information. The book presents the main strategies used to achieve this depth of understanding, including the use of computer simulations, small laboratories, and journal writing, and it discusses how to use each strategy at the elementary, secondary, and college level. * Presents an overview of changes in science education * Discusses both teaching and learning strategies for better understanding * Covers strategies for use at elementary, secondary, and college levels of teaching * Reviews specialized teaching methods including computer simulations, small labs, and journal writing.

Subject Term
: 
Science -- Study and teaching.
 
Constructivism (Education)
 
Education. (DNLM)D004493
 
Learning. (DNLM)D007858
 
Teaching. (DNLM)D013663
 
Science. (DNLM)D012586
 
Humans. (DNLM)D006801
 
Sciences -- Étude et enseignement.
 
Constructivisme (Éducation)
 
SCIENCE -- Study & Teaching.
 
Constructivism (Education) (OCoLC)fst00876181
 
Science -- Study and teaching. (OCoLC)fst01108387
 
Wörterbuch (DE-588)4066724-8
 
Verhaltenswissenschaften (DE-588)4133253-2
 
Begrip.
 
Leerstrategieën.
 
Onderwijsmethoden.
 
Computersimulaties.
 
Theory & Practice of Education.
 
Education.
 
Social Sciences.

Genre
: 
Electronic books.

Added Author
: 
Mintzes, Joel J.
 
Wandersee, James H.
 
Novak, Joseph Donald.

Electronic Access
: 
ScienceDirect http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780124983601


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LB1585 .T438 1998 EB1184507-1001Elsevier E-Book CollectionsElsevier E-Book Collections