Thursday, March 5, 2009

Resources - Constructivism & Science

Here are some articles supporting integrating constructivism in science classrooms:

Beamer, T., Sickle, M. V., Harrison, G., & Temple, G. (2008, Fall). Lasting impact of a professional development program on constructivist science teaching. (Report). Journal of Elementary Science Education, 20(4), 49(12), 49-61. Retrieved March 5, 2009 from Science Resource Center database.

Haney, J., Lumpe, A., & Czerniak, C. (2003, December). Constructivist beliefs about the science classroom learning environment: Perspectives from teachers, administrators, parents, community members, and students. School Science and Mathematics, 103(8), 366-377. Retrieved March 1, 2009 from Science Resource Center database.

Haney, J., Wang, J., Keil, C., & Zoffel, J. (2007, June). Enhancing teachers' beliefs and practices through problem-based learning focused on pertinent issues of environmental health science. Journal of Environmental Education, 38(4), 25-33. Retrieved March 5, 2009, doi:10.3200/JOEE.38.4.25-33 from Academic Premiere database.

Hemler, D., & Repine, T. (2002, April). Reconstructing the geologic timeline: A constructivist slant to a classic activity. The Science Teacher, 69(4), 32-35. Retrieved March 5, 2009 from Science Resource Center database.

Rita, R. (1998, May). Integrated constructivism. The Science Teacher, 65(5), 24-8. Retrieved March 5, 2009 from Science Resource Center database.

Windschitl, M. (1999, April). A vision educators can put into practice: Portraying the constructivist classroom as a cultural system. School Science and Mathematics , 189-197. Retrieved March 5, 2009 from Science Resource Center database.


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