Differentiated Science Inquiry
- Douglas Llewellyn - St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY
December 2010 | 168 pages | Corwin
This book will help primary school teachers of science gain the skills and knowledge needed to both incorporate inquiry-based instruction into their classrooms and to differentiate such instruction to more effectively meet the needs of all students. The author introduces differentiated inquiry and show teachers how to develop and customize learning choices that best fit their students' individual styles and comfort levels.
Differentiated inquiry is based on the belief that when students are provided with choice in instructional options they are more engaged and committed to completing the task at hand. This, in turn, increases student motivation, interest in science, and a desire for students to achieve at higher levels.
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction
Part I. The Meaning of Inquiry: The "Why" Chapters
1. Pathways to Inquiry
2. The Art and Science of Inquiry
3. Differentiated Science Inquiry
4. Why Teachers Differentiate Science Instruction
5. Motivation: The Key to Unlock Learning
Part II. The Mechanics of Inquiry: The "How" Chapters
6. How to Write a Differentiated Science Inquiry Lesson
7. Differentiated Life Science Inquiries
8. Differentiated Earth Science Inquiries
9. Differentiated Physical Science Inquiries
10. Making a Commitment to Differentiated Science Inquiry
Resource A. Balls and Ramps Lesson Plan: Teacher Guide
Resource B. Balls and Ramps Lesson Plan: Student Guide
References
Index
I needed a text that focused more broadly on science methods.
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