Journal Articles
Chapter 1. I Know What Science Is! It’s an Experiment!
Brickhouse, N. W. (1990). Teachers' Beliefs About the Nature of Science and Their Relationship to Classroom Practice. Journal of Teacher Education, 53-62.
Questions to consider based on this article:
How do the beliefs of teachers about the nature of science and the realities of science correspond?
Is the Scientific Method still valid today? Why or why not?
Chapter 2. Are You Scientifically Literate? Why We Teach Science
Eisenhart, M., Finkel, E., & Marion, S. F. (1996). Creating the Conditions for Scientific Literacy: A Re-Examination. American Educational Research Journal, 261-265.
Questions to consider based on this article:
What are some of the different ways in which scientific literacy can be understood?
What can science teacher do today to promote scientific literacy?
Chapter 3. Children’s Construction of Science
Metz, K. (1995 ). Reassessment of developmental constraints on childrens science instruction. REVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, 65(2), 93-127.
Question to consider based on this article:
How does authentic scientific inquiry support the problematic aspects of former approaches to science?
Chapter 4. Children’s Alternative Frameworks and Conceptual Change
Smith, T., Desimone, L., Zeidner, T., Dunn, A., Bhatt, M., & Rumyantseva, N. (2007). Inquiry-oriented instruction in science: Who teaches that way?. EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION AND POLICY ANALYSIS, 29(3), 169-199.
Question to consider based on this article:
What is the relationship between the training of teachers in terms of methods and science content and how they actually teach?
Chapter 5. Classroom Teaching Practices: Questioning and Inquiry
Gerard, L., Varma, K., Corliss, S., & Linn, M. (2011). Professional development for technology-enhanced inquiry science. REVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, 81 (3), 408-448.
Question to consider based on this article:
How does professional development enhance teachers' support for students' inquiry science learning?
Chapter 6. Inquiry Teaching Approaches and Science Process Skills
Regan, E. (2009). I liked the experiment because there aren't too many people who come into school to burn money': Promoting participation in the sciences with chemical magic. Improving Schools, 12(3), 261-276.
Questions to consider based on this article:
How important is it to make science engaging as a means of getting students to effectively learn science in the classroom?
What are some implications for participation and inclusive and motivational classroom pedagogy?
Chapter 7. Inquiry Lesson Planning: 5E Instructional Model
Gough, N. (1998). All Around the World: Science Education, Constructivism, and Globalization. Educational Policy, 12(5), 507-524.
Question to consider based on this article:
How can teaching students to think as scientists actually do help in the learning of basic science?
Chapter 8. Assessment and Evaluation: A Guide for Science Instruction
Schneider, R. M., & Plasman, K. (2011). Science teacher learning progressions: A review of science teachers' pedagogical content knowledge development. REVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, 530-565.
Question to consider based on this article:
How can teaching students to think as scientists actually do help in the learning of basic science?
Chinn, C. A., & Brewer, W. F. (1993). The role of anomalous data in knowledge acquisition: A theoretical framework and implications for science instruction. REVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, 63(1), 1-49.
Question to consider based on this article:
Which factors that make theory change more likely? Why or why not?
Chapter 9. Learning Styles and Diverse Learners
Karns, G. L. (2006). Learning style differences in the perceived effectiveness of learning activities. Journal of Marketing Education, 28(1), 56-63.
Question to consider based on this article:
According to the article, how can educators sufficiently meet the needs of students?
Lee, O. (2005). Science education with english language learners: Synthesis and research agenda. REVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH , 75(4), 491-530.
Question to consider based on this article:
What are the key features and findings of the current research on science education with ELLs based on equitable learning opportunities?
Chapter 10. Addressing Student Diversity: Science for All
Bredderman, T. (1983). Effects of activity-based elementary science on student outcomes: A quantitative synthesis. REVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, 53(4), 499-518.
Question to consider based on this article:
How useful is activity based science for student learners from minority backgrounds?
Chapter 11. Interdisciplinary Connections: Science Across the Curriculum
Yager, R. E., & Penick, J. E. (1992). Using science as a connector for the reformed school curriculum. NASSP Bulletin, 76(547), 56-68.
Question to consider based on this article:
What are some comparisons that STS has worked and/or needs reevaluation in the Midwestern districts?