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Teaching High School Science Through Inquiry and Argumentation

Second Edition


January 2013 | 280 pages | Corwin
Teaching High School Science Through Inquiry is one of the few print resources devoted exclusively to developing and enhancing teachers' capacity to teach through scientific inquiry in grades 9-12.

The second edition has been revised to include:

-More emphasis on developing the prerequisite attitude and mind-set for becoming an inquiry-based teacher

-Increased focus on scientific argumentation

-Updated list of recommended resources

The new edition of this best-seller ensures teachers have an up-to-date resource and solid guidance in integrating scientific argumentation into their lessons, and balancing the theory and practice of implementing an inquiry-based science classroom.

 
Preface
 
About the Author
 
Chapter 1: Constructing an Understanding of Inquiry
 
Chapter 2: Constructing an Understanding of Scientific Argumentation
 
Chapter 3: Learning About Inquiry and Argumentation Through Case Studies
 
Chapter 4: Choosing to Become an Inquiry-Based Teacher
 
Chapter 5: Developing a Philosophy for Inquiry
 
Chapter 6: Four Levels of Science Inquiry
 
Chapter 7: Modifying a Lab Activity Into an Inquiry- and Argument-Based Investigation
 
Chapter 8: Managing the Inquiry-Based Classroom
 
Chapter 9: Developing Effective Questioning Skills
 
Chapter 10: Assessing Scientific Inquiry
 
Chapter 11: Creating a Classroom Culture of Inquiry and Argumentation
 
Resource A: Resources for High School Science Teachers
 
Resource B: Bottle Handout
 
References
 
Index

"This books in a valuable resource for advancing the scientific practices in the Next Generation Science Standards. Dr. Llewellyn's approach to situating argumentation into inquiry-based teaching and learning, will support teacher educators in realizing the central role argumentation plays in helping students make defensible connection between claims, data, evidence, and explanations. Not only is this a timely publication, but one that is sure to be well-used."

Page Keeley
Past President, National Science Teachers Association

"Like his first edition, this book is essential reading for both new and veteran science teachers. With the publication of the new AP Biology curriculum and its inquiry based labs, as well as the soon to come Next Generation Science Standards, it has never been more important to integrate inquiry into our classrooms."

James Dixon
2012 Massachusetts Outstanding Biology Teacher of the Year

"This book is a comprehensive resource to aid teachers who are interested in initiating a 'student–centered' classroom and improving scientific literacy of their students in an effort to meet national science standards."

NSTA Recommends, February 2013

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ISBN: 9781452244457
£34.99