Contents

Preface

Sandra K. Abell and Norman G. Lederman

PART I:   SCIENCE LEARNING

1    Perspectives on Science Learning

Charles W. Anderson

2    Student Conceptions and Conceptual Learning in Science

Phil Scott, Hilary Asoko, and John Leach

3    Language and Science Learning

William S. Carlsen

4    Attitudinal and Motivational Constructs in Science Learning

Thomas R. Koballa, Jr. and Shawn M. Glynn

5    Classroom Learning Environments

Barry J. Fraser

6    Learning Science Outside of School

Léonie J. Rennie

PART II:   CULTURE, GENDER, SOCIETY, AND SCIENCE LEARNING

7    Science Education and Student Diversity: Race/Ethnicity, Language, Culture, and Socioeconomic Status

Okhee Lee and Aurolyn Luykx

8    Postcolonialism, Indigenous Students, and Science Education

Elizabeth McKinley

9    Issues in Science Learning: An International Perspective

Chorng-Jee Guo

10    Gender Issues in Science Education Research: Remembering Where the Difference Lies

Kathryn Scantlebury and Dale Baker

11    Special Needs and Talents in Science Learning

J. Randy McGinnis and Gregory P. Stefanich

12    Science Learning in Urban Settings

Angela Calabrese Barton

13    Rural Science Education

J. Steve Oliver

PART III:   SCIENCE TEACHING

14    General Instructional Methods and Strategies

David Treagust

15    Learning and Teaching in the School Science Laboratory: An Analysis of Research, Theory, and Practice

Vincent N. Lunetta, Avi Hofstein, and Michael P. Clough

16    Discourse in Science Classrooms

Gregory J. Kelly

17    Digital Resources Versus Cognitive Tools: A Discussion of Learning Science with Technology

Nancy Butler Songer

18    Elementary Science Teaching

Ken Appleton

19    Interdisciplinary Science Teaching

Charlene M. Czerniak

20    High School Biology Curricula Development: Implementation, Teaching, and Evaluation from the 20th to the 21st Century

Reuven Lazarowitz

21    Teaching Physics

Reinders Duit, Hans Niedderer, and Horst Schecker

22    Teaching and Learning the Many Faces of Chemistry

Onno De Jong and Keith S. Taber

23    Learning Earth Sciences

Nir Orion and Charles R. Ault, Jr.

24    Environmental Education

Paul Hart

PART IV:   CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT IN SCIENCE

25    Scientific Literacy/Science Literacy

Douglas A. Roberts

26    History of Science Curriculum Reform in the United States and the United Kingdom

J Myron Atkin and Paul Black

27    Inquiry as an Organizing Theme for Science Curricula

Ronald D. Anderson

28    Nature of Science: Past, Present, and Future

Norman G. Lederman

29    Humanistic Perspectives in the Science Curriculum

Glen S. Aikenhead

30    Systemic Reform: Research, Vision, and Politics

Jane Butler Kahle

31    Review of Science Education Program Evaluation

Frances Lawrenz

32    Classroom Assessment of Science Learning

Beverley Bell

33    Large-Scale Assessments in Science Education

Edward D. Britton and Steve A. Schneider

PART V:   SCIENCE TEACHER EDUCATION

34    Science Teacher as Learner

J. John Loughran

35    Science Teacher Attitudes and Beliefs

M. Gail Jones and Glenda Carter

36    Research on Science Teacher Knowledge

Sandra K. Abell

37    Learning to Teach Science

Tom Russell and Andrea K. Martin

38    Teacher Professional Development in Science

Peter W. Hewson

39    Science Teachers as Researchers

Kathleen J. Roth

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