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Science Instruction in the Middle and Secondary Schools gives you the knowledge and basic skills you need to enact the basics of teaching science -- purpose, planning, assessing, teaching and managing. It features classroom examples, exercises, and more, to give the concepts real meaning in your daily life. For courses in Science Methods in Middle and Secondary Schools (Curriculum and Instruction) Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook that you can purchase on your own or instructors can assign for their course. The mobile app lets you keep on learning, no matter where your day takes you -- even offline. You can also add highlights, bookmarks, and notes in your Pearson eText to study how you like. NOTE: This ISBN is for the Pearson eText access card. Pearson eText is a fully digital delivery of Pearson content. Before purchasing, check that you have the correct ISBN. To register for and use Pearson eText, you may also need a course invite link, which your instructor will provide. Follow the instructions provided on the access card to learn more.

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Author:   Eugene Chiappetta ,  Thomas Koballa
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   8th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 1.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 1.00cm
Weight:   0.068kg
ISBN:  

9780133773101

ISBN 10:   0133773108
Publication Date:   12 August 2014
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Undefined
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Thoughts and Actions of Beginning Science Teachers Chapter 2 – The Purpose of Science Teaching Chapter 3 – Planning to Teach Science Chapter 4 – Assessing Science Learning Chapter 5 – Teaching Science Chapter 6 – The Science Learning Environment Chapter 7 - The Nature of Science and Engineering and Technology Chapter 8 – Inquiry and Science Teaching Chapter 9 – Divers Adolescent Learners and Differentiated Instruction Chapter 10 – Learning in Middle Grades and Secondary Schools Chapter 11 – Lecture, Discussion and Demonstration Chapter 12 – Science, Engineering and Societal Issues Chapter 13 – Laboratory Work and Fieldwork Chapter 14 – Safety in the Laboratory and Classroom Chapter 15 – Computers and Electronic Technologies

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"Eugene L. Chiappetta is a professor of science education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Houston. Dr. Chiappetta holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Allegheny College and master's degree in General Science, and a Ph.D. in Science Education from Syracuse University. He has coauthored many textbook analysis research studies, using the nature of science as a framework. Recently, a recipient of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Paper Award for Examination of Science Textbook Analysis Research Conducted on Textbooks Published over the Past 100 Years in the United States, The ""Skoog Cup"" for Significant Contributions and Leadership in the Development of Quality Science Education in Texas, and ""Teaching Excellence"" Award in the College of Education. Professor Chiappetta teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in science education and has coordinated teacher certification and science education programs for over three decades. Thomas R. Koballa, Jr. is a professor of science education in the Department of Mathematics and Science Education at the University of Georgia. Dr. Koballa holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology and master’s degree in Science Education from East Carolina University, and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the Pennsylvania State University. He is past president of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching and the recipient of the Association of Science Teacher Education’s Outstanding Mentoring Award. He teaches undergraduate and graduate classes in science education and has authored or coauthored more than 50 journal articles and chapters. His current research foci include science teacher learning and mentoring."

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