This volume is of interest to science educators, graduate students, and classroom teachers. The book will also be an important addition to any scholarly library focusing on science education, science literacy, and writing. This book is unique in that it synthesizes the research of the three leading researchers in the field of writing to learn science: Carolyn S. Wallace, Brian Hand, and Vaughan Prain. It includes a comprehensive review of salient literature in the field, detailed reports of the authors' own research studies, and current and future issues on writing in science. The book is the first to definitely answer the question, Does writing improve science learning? . Further, it provides evidence for some of the mechanisms through which learning occurs. It combines both theory and practice in a unique way. Although primarily a tool for research, classroom teachers will also find many practical suggestions for using writing in the science classroom.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
ISBN-10
1402020171
ISBN-13
9781402020179
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94727546
Product Key Features
Author
Brian Hand, Vaughan Prain, Carolyn S. Wallace
Format
Laminated Cover, Hardback
Language
English
Subject
Education & Teaching
Type
Textbook
Dimensions
Weight
405g
Height
234mm
Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Spine
11mm
Series Part/Volume Number
V. 23
Series Title
Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education