Teaching High School Science Through Inquiry and Argumentation
Second Edition
- Douglas Llewellyn - St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY
January 2013 | 280 pages | Corwin
Teaching High School Science Through Inquiry is one of the few print resources devoted exclusively to developing and enhancing teachers' capacity to teach through scientific inquiry in grades 9-12.
The second edition has been revised to include:
-More emphasis on developing the prerequisite attitude and mind-set for becoming an inquiry-based teacher
-Increased focus on scientific argumentation
-Updated list of recommended resources
The new edition of this best-seller ensures teachers have an up-to-date resource and solid guidance in integrating scientific argumentation into their lessons, and balancing the theory and practice of implementing an inquiry-based science classroom.
Preface
About the Author
Chapter 1: Constructing an Understanding of Inquiry
Chapter 2: Constructing an Understanding of Scientific Argumentation
Chapter 3: Learning About Inquiry and Argumentation Through Case Studies
Chapter 4: Choosing to Become an Inquiry-Based Teacher
Chapter 5: Developing a Philosophy for Inquiry
Chapter 6: Four Levels of Science Inquiry
Chapter 7: Modifying a Lab Activity Into an Inquiry- and Argument-Based Investigation
Chapter 8: Managing the Inquiry-Based Classroom
Chapter 9: Developing Effective Questioning Skills
Chapter 10: Assessing Scientific Inquiry
Chapter 11: Creating a Classroom Culture of Inquiry and Argumentation
Resource A: Resources for High School Science Teachers
Resource B: Bottle Handout
References
Index