Anton E. Lawson – författare

This title is designed for practising science and mathematics educators and researchers, including graduate students, science and math teachers, and other teachers interested in developing a sound theoretical and empirical basis for curriculum development and instruction grounded in what is known about how the brain works and develops. The book: links neural physiology and neural network theory with cognition and instructional practice; grounds the contemporary emphasis on inquiry and constructivism in epistemological, philosophical and developmental theory; links neural network theory, learning theory, conceptual change theory, and scientific discovery to classroom practice; provides examples of scientifically-based research in education as a guide for science and math educators and graduate students; has examples of lessons that can teach discipline-specific concepts as well as provoke the development of general reasoning/argumentative skills; and can be used in graduate-level courses in science education and in-service courses for science teachers.

Provides solutions for using inquiry-based teaching while meeting standardsThis compelling new text practices what it preaches—it uses the inquiry approach to teach the inquiry approach. The book is developed around six key questions: 1. What is science? 2. Why teach science? 3. What is the nature of scientific knowledge? 4. How do scientists construct knowledge? 5. How do people develop effective reasoning patterns? 6. What teaching methods best facilitate scientific knowledge acquisition? Key Features

Focus on inquiry teaching methods: This text shows teachers how to use inquiry-based teaching in a standards-based environment. Practical examples: Several examples of inquiry lessons are provided, along with examples of classroom management techniques, lesson planning procedures, and effective evaluation procedures. Research-based content: Written by a leader in the field, the book includes current and important research to frame the examples and methods.

Ancillaries A password-protected instructor resources site includes PowerPoint slides for each chapter, a test bank, chapter outlines with notes, Internet resources, and sample assignments.