The Practice of Constructivism in Science Education (eBook, ePUB)

Redaktion: Tobin, Kenneth G.

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This volume provides a needed elaboration of theories and potential applications of constructivism in science education. Although the term "e;constructivism"e; 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 covered include: * 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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 360
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. November 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781136489747
• Artikelnr.: 38274778

Autorenporträt

Kenneth G. Tobin

Inhaltsangabe

Contents: Preface. Part I: The Nature of Constructivism.K. Tobin
D. Tippins
Constructivism as a Referent for Teaching and Learning. E. von Glasersfeld
Questions and Answers about Radical Constructivism. A. Bettencourt
The Construction of Knowledge: A Radical Constructivist View. W.W. Cobern
Contextual Constructivism: The Impact of Culture on the Learning and Teaching of Science. R.G. Good
J.H. Wandersee
J. St. Julien
Cautionary Notes on the Appeal of the New "Ism" (Constructivism) in Science Education. Part II: Teaching and Learning of Science and Mathematics.M.C. Linn
N.C. Burbules
Construction of Knowledge and Group Learning. G.H. Wheatley
The Role of Negotiation in Mathematics Learning. E. Jakubowski
Constructing Potential Learning Opportunities in Middle Grades Mathematics. W-M. Roth
Construction Sites: Science Labs and Classrooms. A.J. Gallard
Learning Science in Multicultural Environments. J.J. Gallagher
Secondary Science Teachers and Constructivist Practice. L.P. Rieber
A Pragmatic View of Instructional Technology. Part III: Teacher Learning and Change.K. Tobin
Constructivist Perspectives on Teacher Learning. F.P. Peterman
Staff Development and the Process of Changing: A Teacher's Emerging Constructivist Beliefs about Learning and Teaching. T. Russell
Learning to Teach Science: Constructivism
Reflection
and Learning from Experience. K.L. Shaw
M.L. Etchberger
Transitioning into Constructivism: A Vignette of a Fifth Grade Teacher. P.C.S. Taylor
Collaborating to Reconstruct Teaching: The Influence of Researcher Beliefs. J. Confrey
Learning to See Children's Mathematics: Crucial Challenges in Constructivist Reform. Part IV: Conclusions.T.M. Dana
N.T. Davis
On Considering Constructivism for Improving Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning.