Description
Book SynopsisPurposeful Engagement in Science Learning provides a blueprint of how teachers and their students can engage in science learning that mirrors the way science is practiced. It is written for K16 science educators as well as those in the informal science education sector. The framework for this book is based on the project cycle, which is consistent with the process of scientific inquiry. Chapter One reviews the historical, philosophical and psychological foundations of project-based scientific inquiry (PBSI) and the evolution of this approach in the U.S. Chapter Two examines and synthesizes the research on PBSI. Chapter Three explores how to plan PBSI and offers practical strategies for veteran and novice science educators alike. Chapter Four presents different strategies for implementing PBSI with particular emphasis on factors to consider, including the roles and responsibilities of teachers and students. Chapter Five provides selected case histories of successful PBSI. Chapt
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments – Preface – Introduction to Project-based Science Instruction – What Does Research Say About Project-based Science Instruction? – How to Plan for Project-based Science Instruction – Implementing Project-based Science Instruction – Case Histories of Project-based Science Instruction – Evaluating Project-based Science Instruction – Project-based Science Instruction, Afterschool Science Programs, and Community Engagement – Resources for Project-based Science Instruction – References – Index
