Teaching Constructivist Science, K-8: Nurturing Natural Investigators in the Standards-Based Classroom - Softcover

Bentley, Michael L.; Ebert, Edward S.; Ebert, Christine K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412925762 ISBN 13: 9781412925761

Publisher: Corwin, 2006

Synopsis

This reader-friendly book connects constructivist theory with science content standards, practical applications, teaching strategies, and activities.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael Bentley is an Associate Professor of Science Education at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he teaches courses in environmental education and methods of teaching K-8 science. He has written science books for young readers as well as curriculum materials and numerous professional articles and chapters in books. He has also been involved with the creation of several innovative schools and has been an officer on two school boards. Bentley’s interests include teacher education, the public understanding of science, curriculum studies and international education, and the history, philosophy, and sociology of science as applied to science education.

Review:

"Provides not just more, but why and how to! A much-needed book with wonderful strategies for setting up an inquiry-based classroom, choosing significant topics for investigation, differentiating within an inquiry-based classroom, and assessing learning." Author: Bena Kallick, Education Consultant Published On: 2006-11-09

"One of the best I have read! A well-written and beneficial professional development resource for inservice elementary teachers wishing to expand their knowledge or refresh their memory." Author: Christine Anne Royce, Assistant Professor of Education Published On: 2006-12-11

"So easy to follow, including the lists, figures, tables, and activities. The coverage of science methods includes everything I consider a priority to incorporate into a methods class, including the many real-life strategies and examples." Author: Jerry Clemens, Science Educator, Lake Zurich Middle School North, Hawthorn Woods, IL Published On: 2007-03-26

"Used for systemwide inservice, this book could serve as a framework for lesson development, critique, analysis, and modification. For those just starting out, there are copious useful materials included." Author: NSTA Recommends Published On: 2007-07-02

About this edition

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1412925762
• ISBN 13: 9781412925761
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 248