Teaching High School Science Through Inquiry and Argumentation

by Douglas J. Llewellyn

Overview

Proven ways to teach next generation science!

To ensure our students achieve scientific literacy, we need to know what works in science teaching. One thing we know for certain: inquiry and argumentation are key. This groundbreaking book for Grades 9–12 addresses the new direction of science standards by emphasizing both inquiry-based and argument-based instruction. Filled with case studies and vignettes, this edition features:

• Exceptional coverage of scientific argumentation
• Enhanced chapters on assessment and classroom management
• Questioning techniques that promote the most learning
• Activities that emphasize making claims and citing evidence
• New examples of inquiry investigations
• New approaches to traditional labs

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452244457
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	11/28/2012
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Douglas Llewellyn teaches science education courses at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. Previously, he was the K-12 Director of Science at the Rochester City School District, a secondary school principal, and a middle school science teacher. Llewellyn is a frequent speaker at state and national conferences on inquiry- and argument-based teaching, constructivist learning, and science leadership.

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

"This book is a comprehensive resource to aid teachers who are interested in initiating a 'student–centered' classroom and improving scientific literacy of their students in an effort to meet national science standards. "

NSTA Recommends

"This books in a valuable resource for advancing the scientific practices in the Next Generation Science Standards. Dr. Llewellyn's approach to situating argumentation into inquiry-based teaching and learning, will support teacher educators in realizing the central role argumentation plays in helping students make defensible connection between claims, data, evidence, and explanations. Not only is this a timely publication, but one that is sure to be well-used. "

Page Keeley

"Like his first edition, this book is essential reading for both new and veteran science teachers. With the publication of the new AP Biology curriculum and its inquiry based labs, as well as the soon to come Next Generation Science Standards, it has never been more important to integrate inquiry into our classrooms. "

James Dixon

"Like his first edition, this book is essential reading for both new and veteran science teachers. With the publication of the new AP Biology curriculum and its inquiry based labs, as well as the soon to come Next Generation Science Standards, it has never been more important to integrate inquiry into our classrooms."--James Dixon (7/16/2012 12:00:00 AM)

"This book is a comprehensive resource to aid teachers who are interested in initiating a ′student-centered′ classroom and improving scientific literacy of their students in an effort to meet national science standards."--NSTA Recommends, February 2013 (2/28/2013 12:00:00 AM)

"This books in a valuable resource for advancing the scientific practices in the Next Generation Science Standards. Dr. Llewellyn′s approach to situating argumentation into inquiry-based teaching and learning, will support teacher educators in realizing the central role argumentation plays in helping students make defensible connection between claims, data, evidence, and explanations. Not only is this a timely publication, but one that is sure to be well-used."--Page Keeley (7/5/2012 12:00:00 AM)

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