Download or read book The Effects of Constructivist Teaching Methods on High School Science Students written by Julianne Kupchik Opalka and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Systematic Reviews and Meta Analysis written by Jacqueline Corcoran and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-02-13 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When used in tandem, systematic reviews and meta-analysis-- two distinct but highly compatible approaches to research synthesis-- form a powerful, scientific approach to analyzing previous studies. But to see their full potential, a social work researcher must be versed in the foundational processes underlying them. This pocket guide to Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis illuminates precisely that practical groundwork. In clear, step-by-step terms, the authors explain how to format topics, locate and screen studies, extract and assess data, pool effect sizes, determine bias, and interpret the results, showing readers how to combine reviewing and meta-analysis correctly and effectively. Each chapter contains vivid social work examples and concludes with a concise summary and notes on further reading, while the book's glossary and handy checklists and sample search and data extraction forms maximize the boo'ks usefulness. Highlighting the concepts necessary to understand, critique, and conduct research synthesis, this brief and highly readable introduction is a terrific resource for students and researchers alike.
Download or read book Effects of Constructivist Approach in Science written by Aarika S. Rhodes and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Student achievement in science is becoming a major problem among students at all grade levels. In fact, the most recent U.S. science report card exposed that only 16 out of the 50 states have made small academic gains in science. What is more, students in both private and public schools are doing rather poorly in science at the elementary level. Studies have attributed these poor science performance to the use of traditional teaching methods, instead of the constructivists approach to teaching science causing a dramatic fall in student performance, while the science achievement gap increases between the United States and its rival countries. Research clearly indicates that constructivists approach leads to more successful outcomes, increasing student engagement, critical thinking skills, and even their overall desire to learn. The suggested curriculum project examines suggests the effectiveness of the constructivist approach to teaching science to students. It advances the argument of how the constructivist approach is more engaging, meets the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), California Common Core Standards and significantly increases students critically thinking skills. The sole objective for the curriculum proposal is to inspire an approach to learning science in a manner that is truly effective and more meaningful for students so they can make academic advances in science.
Download or read book Constructivism in Science Education written by K. V. Sridevi and published by Discovery Publishing House. This book was released on 2008 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study conducted at Demonstration Multipurpose School and Kendriya Vidyalaya situated in Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Download or read book To Understand Is to Invent written by Jean Piaget and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 1974-09-05 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Elementary Science Methods written by David Jerner Martin and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 2000 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text's unique constructivist approach guides students in learning by doing. Geared to teachers of preschool through sixth grade students, it represents the cutting edge of elementary science teaching with up-to-date investigations into contemporary topics.
Download or read book The Effect of Constructivist Teaching Methods on the Learning of United States Physical and Human Geography in the Fifth Grade written by Richard Alexander Klein and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Effect of Constructivist Teaching Methods on Student Achievement written by Amy Schipp and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book In Search of Understanding written by Jacqueline G. Brooks and published by ASCD. This book was released on 1999-07-15 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The activities that transpire within the classroom either help or hinder students' learning. Any meaningful discussion of educational renewal, therefore, must focus explicitly and directly on the classroom, and on the teaching and learning that occur within it. This book presents a case for the development of classrooms in which students are encouraged to construct deep understandings of important concepts. Jacqueline Grennon Brooks and Martin Brooks present a new set of images for educational settings, images that emerge from student engagement, interaction, reflection, and construction. They have considerable experience in creating constructivist educational settings and conducting research on those settings. Authentic examples are provided throughout the book, as are suggestions for administrators, teachers, and policymakers. For the new edition of their popular book, the authors have written an introduction that places their work in today's educational renewal setting. Today, they urge, the case for constructivist classrooms is much stronger and the need more critical. Note: This product listing is for the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the book.
Download or read book Elementary Science Methods A Constructivist Approach written by David Martin and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2005-07-22 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this pioneering text, Martin uses a constructivist approach to guide students in learning how to teach in a constructivist manner. Grounded in the belief that it is more important for children to learn how to do science than it is for them to learn about science, this text is predicated on the reality that teachers of elementary science do not need to know a great deal of science to be good science teachers, but need to be co-inquirers with their students. To facilitate your students' learning, this text features a wealth of exercises: for teacher candidates, the book includes open-ended inquiry activities that help them to construct their own personal conceptualizations about science content and teaching science in the elementary school; and, it contains over 170 process-oriented, open-ended activities that teachers can use to encourage children to develop and perform their own investigations. The Book Companion CD-ROM, included with each new copy, provides tools and resources, such as additional activities and video, which students can use both in their college course and later in elementary science classrooms. All activities are linked to National Science Education Standards for content, professional development, assessment, and teaching, and the activities contain suggestions of appropriate children's literature. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Download or read book The Practice of Constructivism in Science Education written by Kenneth G. Tobin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a needed elaboration of theories and potential applications of constructivism in science education. Although the term "constructivism" is used widely, there has been a dearth of materials to guide science educators concerning the potential of constructivism to influence what is done in the field. In fact, there has been a tendency for constructivism to be viewed as a method that can be used in a classroom. This view tends to diminish the power of constructivism as a way of thinking about education, and in particular, about science education. The chapters in this book address the need to document the theoretical roots of constructivism and to describe how practitioners have applied constructivist oriented beliefs in the practice of K-12 teaching of science and mathematics, as well as teacher education. Not only does this book contain different theoretical perspectives on constructivism, but it also features a chapter that critiques constructivism as an epistemology. Specific topics covered include: * cooperative learning, * the negotiation of meaning, * problem centered learning, * social construction of knowledge, * science in culturally diverse settings, * curriculum planning and implementation, and * instructional technology. Issues associated with the preparation and enhancement of science teachers and the reform of science education are also explored.
Download or read book Elementary Science Methods written by David Jerner Martin and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text's unique approach guides students in learning by doing. Geared to teachers of preschool through sixth-grade students, it represents the cutting-edge of elementary science teaching with investigations into contemporary topics. Access to InfoTrac College Edition will enhance student understanding.
Download or read book Creating and Sustaining the Constructivist Classroom written by Bruce A. Marlowe and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2005-04-20 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated Edition of Bestseller! Marlowe and Page bring together constructivist theory with step-by-step guidance and ready-to-use checklists to make constructivist learning a reality in your classroom.
Download or read book The Effects of Using Social Constructivism in the High School Science Classroom written by Jennifer G. Williams and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some students show a disinterest in science yet a great interest in making social connections with their classmates. This project looks at using social constructivism in the high school biology class and its effects on student attitudes, understanding of biological concepts, and long-term retention. This project used three units of study done with the same class. One was done in a traditional biology classroom manner with hands-on labs and teacher lectures. The other two units contained lessons designed to build social relationships with classmates as part of the learning of the unit. Each unit lasted two weeks. Students were assessed before, after, and again two weeks later for each unit. The unit topics were genetics, biotechnology, and evolution. Students took short-answer quizzes, answered essay questions, and filled out survey questionnaires for each unit. Some students did in-depth interviews with the teacher about both the content and the methods of learning. Assessments from each unit were compared with some mixed results. Students did build relationships with their classmates and enjoyed the changes in teaching style. Long-term retention of biological concepts also occurred. The use of the same assessment for the study helped the students show improvement and may not reflect actual improvement. Teacher and student attitude did show improvement.
Download or read book Handbook of Research on E Learning Methodologies for Language Acquisition written by de C ssia Veiga Marriott, Rita and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2008-07-31 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book discusses the complete range of contemporary research topics such as computer modeling, geometry, geoprocessing, and geographic information systems"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book The Art of Teaching Science written by Jack Hassard and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Teaching Science emphasizes a humanistic, experiential, and constructivist approach to teaching and learning, and integrates a wide variety of pedagogical tools. Becoming a science teacher is a creative process, and this innovative textbook encourages students to construct ideas about science teaching through their interactions with peers, mentors, and instructors, and through hands-on, minds-on activities designed to foster a collaborative, thoughtful learning environment. This second edition retains key features such as inquiry-based activities and case studies throughout, while simultaneously adding new material on the impact of standardized testing on inquiry-based science, and explicit links to science teaching standards. Also included are expanded resources like a comprehensive website, a streamlined format and updated content, making the experiential tools in the book even more useful for both pre- and in-service science teachers. Special Features: Each chapter is organized into two sections: one that focuses on content and theme; and one that contains a variety of strategies for extending chapter concepts outside the classroom Case studies open each chapter to highlight real-world scenarios and to connect theory to teaching practice Contains 33 Inquiry Activities that provide opportunities to explore the dimensions of science teaching and increase professional expertise Problems and Extensions, On the Web Resources and Readings guide students to further critical investigation of important concepts and topics. An extensive companion website includes even more student and instructor resources, such as interviews with practicing science teachers, articles from the literature, chapter PowerPoint slides, syllabus helpers, additional case studies, activities, and more. Visit http://www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415965286 to access this additional material.
Download or read book The Science of Learning and Development written by Pamela Cantor and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-06-21 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential text unpacks major transformations in the study of learning and human development and provides evidence for how science can inform innovation in the design of settings, policies, practice, and research to enhance the life path, opportunity and prosperity of every child. The ideas presented provide researchers and educators with a rationale for focusing on the specific pathways and developmental patterns that may lead a specific child, with a specific family, school, and community, to prosper in school and in life. Expanding key published articles and expert commentary, the book explores a profound evolution in thinking that integrates findings from psychology with biology through sociology, education, law, and history with an emphasis on institutionalized inequities and disparate outcomes and how to address them. It points toward possible solutions through an understanding of and addressing the dynamic relations between a child and the contexts within which he or she lives, offering all researchers of human development and education a new way to understand and promote healthy development and learning for diverse, specific youth regardless of race, socioeconomic status, or history of adversity, challenge, or trauma. The book brings together scholars and practitioners from the biological/medical sciences, the social and behavioral sciences, educational science, and fields of law and social and educational policy. It provides an invaluable and unique resource for understanding the bases and status of the new science, and presents a roadmap for progress that will frame progress for at least the next decade and perhaps beyond.
