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Informal and readable, this book draws on current research and theory in science education, literacy, and educational psychology, as well as the history and philosophy of science, to make its case for transforming the way science is taught.

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Author:   Louis Rosenblatt (Consultant, Teaching Institute for Essential Science, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.249kg
ISBN:  

9780415877343

ISBN 10:   0415877342
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   08 November 2010
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

"Contents Preface Chapter One: On Wonder Interlude: A Note on City Schools Chapter Two: On the Shift from Answers to Arguments Interlude: On the Differences between ""What?"" and ""So what?"" Chapter Three: On the Logic of the Classroom Interlude: The History of Greece Chapter Four: Inquiry as Re-Construction Interlude: Peter Rabbit and Plato Chapter Five: What Do We Teach When We don’t Teach the Answer? Interlude: Uncovering the Gods Chapter Six: On Story Interlude: Why it’s a Good idea to Smack your Lips When the Lord of the Manor is Around. Chapter Seven: STEM –a Promethean Program Interlude: Taking Measure of Things. Chapter Eight: On the Politics of Learning Last Interlude: Let the Kids have the Last Word"

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