The Practice of Constructivism in Science Education (Hardcover)

This volume provides a needed elaboration of theories and potential applications of constructivism in science education. Although the term "constructivism" is used widely, there has been a dearth of materials to guide science educators concerning the potential of constructivism to influence what is done in the field. In fact, there has been a tendency for constructivism to be viewed as a method that can be used in a classroom. This view tends to diminish the power of constructivism as a way of thinking about education, and in particular, about science education. The chapters in this book address the need to document the theoretical roots of constructivism and to describe how practitioners have applied constructivist oriented beliefs in the practice of K-12 teaching of science and mathematics, as well as teacher education. Not only does this book contain different theoretical perspectives on constructivism, but it also features a chapter that critiques constructivism as an epistemology. Specific topics coveredinclude:
* cooperative learning,
* the negotiation of meaning,
* problem centered learning,
* social construction of knowledge,
* science in culturally diverse settings,
* curriculum planning and implementation, and
* instructional technology.
Issues associated with the preparation and enhancement of science teachers and the reform of science education are also explored.

General

Imprint:	Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 1994
First published:	1995
Editors:	Kenneth G. Tobin
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	360
ISBN-13:	978-0-8058-1878-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Children's & Educational > Science > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Primary / junior schools Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Natural history & pets > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Secondary schools > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	0-8058-1878-2
Barcode:	9780805818789

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