- ISBN13: 9780309064767
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Product Description
Humans, especially children, are naturally curious. Yet, people often balk at the thought of learning science – the ‘eyes glazed over’ syndrome. Teachers may find teaching science a major challenge in an era when science ranges from the hardly imaginable quark to the distant, blazing quasar. “Inquiry and the National Science Education Standards” is the book that educators have been waiting for – a practical guide to teaching inquiry and teaching through inquiry, as … More >>
Inquiry and the National Science Education Standards: A Guide for Teaching and Learning
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#1 by Amanda T. Kirk on April 7, 2010 - 3:11 pm
I have read this through more than once, and find much of it to be very thoughtful, but not terribly appropriate for my classroom (I teach a mixed 7-12 grades class of special needs teens).
I especially appreciate the blend of theory and practice, and many of the ideas in the book are well illustrated with real world examples. It is a good introduction to the topic, but not quite what I was looking for.
Rating: 3 / 5