2nd Edition

The Art of Teaching Science Inquiry and Innovation in Middle School and High School

By Jack Hassard, Michael Dias Copyright 2009
    576 Pages
    by Routledge

    576 Pages
    by Routledge

    The Art of Teaching Science emphasizes a humanistic, experiential, and constructivist approach to teaching and learning, and integrates a wide variety of pedagogical tools. Becoming a science teacher is a creative process, and this innovative textbook encourages students to construct ideas about science teaching through their interactions with peers, mentors, and instructors, and through hands-on, minds-on activities designed to foster a collaborative, thoughtful learning environment.

    This second edition retains key features such as inquiry-based activities and case studies throughout, while simultaneously adding new material on the impact of standardized testing on inquiry-based science, and explicit links to science teaching standards.  Also included are expanded resources like a comprehensive website, a streamlined format and updated content, making the experiential tools in the book even more useful for both pre- and in-service science teachers.

    Special Features:

    • Each chapter is organized into two sections: one that focuses on content and theme; and one that contains a variety of strategies for extending chapter concepts outside the classroom
    • Case studies open each chapter to highlight real-world scenarios and to connect theory to teaching practice
    • Contains 33 Inquiry Activities that provide opportunities to explore the dimensions of science teaching and increase professional expertise
    • Problems and Extensions, On the Web Resources and Readings guide students to further critical investigation of important concepts and topics.

    An extensive companion website includes even more student and instructor resources, such as interviews with practicing science teachers, articles from the literature, chapter PowerPoint slides, syllabus helpers, additional case studies, activities, and more.

    Visit http://www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415965286 to access this additional material.

    Part 1. The Art of Teaching Science

    Chapter 1. The Art of Teaching Science: A Reconnaissance

    Chapter 2. Science for All

    Chapter 3. Facilitating Science Learning

    Part 2. The Goals and the Curriculum of School Science

    Chapter 4. On the History of Science Education

    Chapter 5. Science in the School Curriculum

    Chapter 6. Science, Technology and Society (STS) in the Science Classroom

    Part 3. Connecting Theory and Practice in Science Teaching

    Chapter 7. How Adolescents Learn Science

    Chapter 8. Models of Science Teaching

    Chapter 9. Designs for Learning

    Part 4. Strategies of Science Teaching

    Chapter 10 . Assessing Active Science Learning

    Chapter 11. Strategies Fostering Thinking in the Science Classroom

    Chapter 12. The Internet: Learning Science with Online Resources

    Appendix A: Science Curriculum Developers

    Appendix B: Professional Societies and Organizations

    Appendix C: Science Equipment and Computer Software Suppliers

    Appendix D: Science Teacher Talk Questionnaire

    Notes

    Index

    Biography

    Jack Hassard is Professor Emeritus of Science Education at Georgia State University.

    Michael Dias is Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Biology Education at Kennesaw State University.