Science Teaching and the Development of Thinking

By Anton E. Lawson

Book Overview

To provide future science teachers with the methods and tools to present science, this text integrates new methods and theories with more traditional existing programs to meet the needs of almost... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0534239943
• ISBN13: 9780534239947
• Release Date: August 1994
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.8" x 1.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A Must for Science Teachers

Any teacher of science, K-12, or science teacher educators at the university level should have this in their professional library. It takes instructional theory and transforms it into practical language that a teacher can use NOW in his or her classroom. It advocates the teaching of science as science is practiced. Of particular enjoyment are the chapters on the Learning Cycle. This book was indispenable in my Ph.D. research.Paul M. Rutherford, Ph.D. Public School Teacher of Physics

Full of practical guidelines for teachers of sciences

Lawson is a well-known researcher of science teaching. The sciences are characterised by both process and body of knowledge, and Lawson's practical guidelines bring science teaching and the process of science together. The thesis is that science exemplifies a thinking process which can and must be taught. Lawson provides methods and practical examples, backed with research to achieve this. We have prescribed the book for both introductory and final year student teachers,and there is enough material to continue to inspire students at both these levels. If one is looking for a research-backed, "grown-up" guideline for teachers of biology, physical sciences and any experimental science - this is it.