This chapter provides an overview of what the authors present in this book as well as how the book is laid out. The authors present a synthesis of research findings drawn from science education, cognitive psychology, and developmental psychology relevant to the teaching and learning of scientific inquiry. Their primary purpose is to provide teachers with the background knowledge, confidence, and resources needed to understand and effectively teach inquiry based science in elementary or middle school.
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Type Book ChapterPub Date 10/12/2011Stock # PB300X_1