{"product_id":"teaching-science-for-understanding-in-elementary-and-middle-schools-paperback","title":"Teaching Science for Understanding in Elementary and Middle Schools - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWynne Harlen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book comes at just the right time, as teachers are being encouraged to re-examine current approaches to science instruction.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eLynn Rankin\u003c\/strong\u003e, Director, Institute for Inquiry, Exploratorium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Easy to read and comprehend with very explicit examples, it will be foundational for classroom teachers as they journey from novice teacher of science to expert.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eJo Anne Vasquez, Ph.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e, Past President of the National Science Teachers Association \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eTeaching Science for Understanding\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive, exquisitely written guide and well-illustrated resource for high quality teaching and learning of inquiry-based science.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eHubert M. Dyasi, Ph.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProfessor of Science, City College and City University of New York\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven though there is an unending supply of science textbooks, kits, and other resources, the practice of teaching science is more challenging than simply setting up an experiment. In \u003cem\u003eTeaching Science for Understanding in Elementary and Middle Schools\u003c\/em\u003e, Wynne Harlen focuses on why developing understanding is essential in science education and how best to engage students in activities that deepen their curiosity about the world and promote enjoyment of science.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTeaching Science for Understanding in Elementary and Middle Schools\u003c\/em\u003e centers on how to build on the ideas your students already have to cultivate the thinking and skills necessary for developing an understanding of the scientific aspects of the world, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ehelping students develop and use the skills of investigation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edrawing conclusions from data through analyzing, interpreting, and explaining\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecreating classrooms that encourage students to explain and justify their thinking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003easking productive questions to support students' understanding.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough classroom vignettes, examples, and practical suggestions at the end of each chapter, Wynne provides a compelling vision of what can be achieved through science education...and strategies that you can implement in your classroom right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWynne Harlen has spent a lifetime as a teacher, researcher, and author in science education. Until recently, she was Director of the Scottish Council for Research in Education and before that was Professor of Science Education and Head of the Education Department at the University of Liverpool. In 1991, she was honored by the Queen for her services to education. Harlen is now Visiting Professor at the University of Bristol, editor of Primary Science Review, and a consultant to various science projects in the United States and United Kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 9.1 x 7.75 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 05, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42156358467719,"sku":"9780325061597","price":56.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/b27cf0fa44bd1cb7d2016186d838cc48.webp?v=1733243149","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/teaching-science-for-understanding-in-elementary-and-middle-schools-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}