Writing and Learning in the Science Classroom [electronic resource] / by Carolyn S. Wallace, Brian B. Hand, Vaughan Prain.

Erişim Adresi
ISBN
9781402020186
Dil Kodu
İngilizce
Basım Bildirimi
1st ed. 2004.
Yayın Bilgisi
Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2004.
Fiziksel Niteleme
V, 152 p. 1 illus. online resource.
Dizi
Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education, 1878-0784 ; 23
İçindekiler Notu
1. Introduction. Does Writing Promote Learning in Science? -- 2. Evidence from the Literature for Writing as a Mode of Science Learning -- 3. Cognitive, Constructivist Mechanisms for Learning Science through Writing -- 4. The Role of Language in Science Learning and Literacy -- 5. A Research Program on Writing for Learning in Science, 1992–2002 -- 6. Using a Science Writing Heuristic to Promote Learning from Laboratory -- 7. Children’s Views of Writing to Learn -- 8. Teacher’s Perceptions of Writing to Learn Strategies -- 9. Breakthroughs, Classroom Implications, On-going and Future Research -- References.
Özet, vb.
This volume is of interest to science educators, graduate students, and classroom teachers. The book will also be an important addition to any scholarly library focusing on science education, science literacy, and writing. This book is unique in that it synthesizes the research of the three leading researchers in the field of writing to learn science: Carolyn S. Wallace, Brian Hand, and Vaughan Prain. It includes a comprehensive review of salient literature in the field, detailed reports of the authors' own research studies, and current and future issues on writing in science. The book is the first to definitely answer the question, "Does writing improve science learning?". Further, it provides evidence for some of the mechanisms through which learning occurs. It combines both theory and practice in a unique way. Although primarily a tool for research, classroom teachers will also find many practical suggestions for using writing in the science classroom.
Konu
Science __ Study and teaching.
Teachers __ Training of.
Science Education.
Teaching and Teacher Education.