PART I GETTING INTO SCIENCE TEACHING QUICKLY
Chapter 1 Thoughts and Actions of Beginning Science Teachers
- Thoughts and Actions of Beginning Science
- Informed and Uninformed Science Teaching
- Assessing and Reviewing
- References
Chapter 2 Purpose of Science Teaching
- Golas and Purposes of Science Education from 1980 to the Present
- Conclusion
- Assessing and Reviewing
- Resources
- References
Chapter 3 Planning to Teach Science
- What Are You Planning to Teach?
- Whom Are You Planning to Teach?
- How Are You Planning to Teach Science?
- How Are You Planning to Manage the Learning Environment?
- When Will You Assess Student Learning?
- Constructing Instructional Objectives
- Examples of Science Lesson Plans
- Assessing and Reviewing
- Resources to Examine
- References
Chapter 4 Teaching Science
- Personal Characteristics
- Teaching Skills
- Instructional Strategies
- Learning and Reinforcement Techniques
- Summary
- Now Let's Teach Science
- Assessing and Reviewing
- Resources to Examine
- References
Chapter 5 Managing the Science Learning Environment
- The First Days of School
- Determining hte Causes for Student Misbehavior
- Creating Positive Science Learning Communities
- Organizing and Managing Science Learning
- Dealing with Student Misbehavior
- Assessing and Reviewing
- Resources to Examine
- References
Chapter 6 Assessing Science Lessons
- Features of a Lesson Assessment System
- General Learning Goals
- Instructional Objectives
- During-Lesson Monitoring
- End-of-Lesson Assessment
- Honing Your Lesson Assessment Skills
- Assessing and Reviewing
- Resources to Examine
- References
PART II BACKGROUND FOR SCIENCE TEACHING
Chapter 7 The Nature of Science
- What is the Science?
- The Nature of Science and National Standards
- Themes of Science and Science Literacy
- Assessing and Reviewing
- Resources to Examine
- References
Chapter 8 Diverse Adolescent Learners and Their Schools
- Student Diversity
- Equity in Science Education
- Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
- Gender-Inclusiveness
- Exceptionalities
- Adolescents' School Science Experience
- Assessing and Reviewing
- Resources to Examine
- References
Chapter 9 Learning in Middle Grades and Secondary Schools
Introduction
- Cognitive Approaches and Strategies for Teaching Science in a Constructivist Manner
- Assessing and Reviewing
- Resources to Examine
- References
PART III STRATEGIES FOR SCIENCE TEACHING
Chapter 10 Inquiry and Teaching Science
- What is Inquiry?
- Content and Process as They Relate to Inquiry and Discovery Learning
- Strategies and Techniquesfor Conducting Inquiry-Based Instruction
- Grouping and Cooperative Learning
- Concerns Associated with Inquiry-Based Instruction
- Assessing and Reviewing
- Resources to Examine
- References
Chapter 11 Discussion, Demonstration, and Lecture
- Discussion
- Demonstration
- Lecture
- Construction and Use of Oral Questions
- Assessing and Reviewing
- Resources to Examine
- References
Chapter 12 Science, Technology, and Society
- A Rationale for STS
- What is Technology?
- Technological Products, Systems, and Processes
- STS Issues and Problems
- STS Curriculum Programs
- Considerations for STS Instruction
- Evolution Versus Creationism in Science Teaching
- Assessing and Reviewing
- Resources to Examine
- References
Chapter 13 Laboratory and Field Work
- What is Laboratory Work?
- Preparing Students for Laboratory Experiences
- Ensuring Successful Laboratory Experiences
- Fieldwork
- Assessing and Reviewing
- Resources to Examine
- References
Chapter 14 Safety in the Laboratory and Classroom
- Introduction
- Safety and the Law
- General Safety Responsibilities
- Safety Goggles and Eye Protection
- Specific Safety Guidelines for Biology
- Specific Safety Guidelines for Chemistry
- Safety in the Earth Science Laboratory
- Safety Guidlines for Physics and Physical Science Laboratories
- Radiation Safety
- Safety Units for Students
- Assessing and Reviewing
- Resources to Examine
- References
Chapter 15 Computers and Electronic Technology
- Modern Technology for Science Teachers and Students
- Science Teaching with Multimedia
- Teaching Science Using the Internet
- Uses for Computers and Electronic Technologies in Science Instruction
- Selecting Quality Software and Media
- Assessing and Reviewing
- Resources to Examine
- References
Chapter 16 Long Term Planning and Assessment
- Unit Planning and Science Education Reform
- Multifaceted Assessment
- Unit Planning in Action
- Grading and Reporting Grades
- Assessing and Reviewing
- Resources to Examine
- References
APPENDICES
A Little Science Puzzles
B Science Demonstrations
C Science Laboratory Activities
D Scoring Key for "Science Teaching Inventory" in Chapter One
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