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Author Gilbert, John (John K.), author.

Title Modelling-based teaching in science education / John K. Gilbert, Rosária Justi.

Publication Info. Switzerland : Springer International Publishing, [2016]

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Description 1 online resource (xviii, 264 pages).
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Series Models and modeling in science education ; volume 9
Models and modeling in science education ; v. 9.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents 1. Facing the Challenges to Science Education in Schools: The Contribution of Modelling -- 2. Models of Modelling -- 3. Towards Authentic Learning in Science Education -- 4. Approaches to Modelling-Based Teaching -- 5. Learning Scientific Concepts from Modelling-Based Teaching -- 6. Role of Argumentation in Modelling-Based Teaching -- 7. Contribution of Visualisation to Modelling-Based Teaching -- 8. Analogies in Modelling-Based Teaching and Learning -- 9. Learning About Science Through Modelling-Based Teaching -- 10. Learning Progression During Modelling-Based Teaching -- 11. Educating Teachers to Facilitate Modelling-Based Teaching -- 12. Modelling-Based Teaching and Learning: Current Challenges and Novel Perspectives.
Summary This book argues that modelling should be a component of all school curricula that aspire to provide 'authentic science education for all'. The literature on modelling is reviewed and a 'model of modelling' is proposed. The conditions for the successful implementation of the 'model of modelling' in classrooms are explored and illustrated from practical experience. The roles of argumentation, visualisation, and analogical reasoning, in successful modelling-based teaching are reviewed. The contribution of such teaching to both the learning of key scientific concepts and an understanding of the nature of science are established. Approaches to the design of curricula that facilitate the progressive grasp of the knowledge and skills entailed in modelling are outlined. Recognising that the approach will both represent a substantial change from the 'content-transmission' approach to science teaching and be in accordance with current best-practice in science education, the design of suitable approaches to teacher education are discussed. Finally, the challenges that modelling-based education pose to science education researchers, advanced students of science education and curriculum design, teacher educators, public examiners, and textbook designers, are all outlined.
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Subject Science -- Study and teaching.
Science -- Study and teaching.
Teacher training.
Teaching of a specific subject.
SCIENCE -- Study & Teaching.
Indexed Term Modelling-Based Teaching
Modeling-Based Teaching
Added Author Justi, Rosária, author.
Other Form: Print version: Gilbert, John K. Modelling-based Teaching in Science Education. Cham : Springer International Publishing, ©2016 9783319290386
ISBN 9783319290393
3319290398
9783319290386
331929038X
Standard No. 10.1007/978-3-319-29039-3