Elementary Science Methods: A Constructivist Approach

by David Jerner Martin

This innovative and comprehensive text focuses on constructing the process-oriented inquiry method of science teaching by focusing students on "doing rather than acquiring," with stimulation of their own natural curiosity. Topics and case studies are approached so that you can reach and define your own conclusion.

Genres: Professional Development, Education

Paperback

First published August 5, 1999

Reviews

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful and accessible textbook that serves as an introduction to constructivist education.

[Mr. Southmayd · Rating 3 out of 5]

This text is full of helpful strategies, but is vague in places of importance. Where there should have been talk of pedagogy I found a light touch on instruction and more about content. This directly contradicts what the text says about how much science knowledge teachers have to have (which is said to be "not much"). The author didn't seem to be able to make up his mind when it came to content vs. instruction and the melding of the two.

As scattered as this text is, it does provide a lot of great strategies for teaching, but that can all be found on the internet just as easily without having to pay the hefty price.