Teaching and Learning Science

by Derek Hodson and HODSON

This book extends and unifies recent debate and research about science education in several disparate fields, including philosophy of science, cognitive psychology and motivation theory. Through an... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0335201156
• ISBN13: 9780335201150
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: Open University Press
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Best of its kind.

I strongly recommend Hodson's book for any science instructor interested in working to improve his or her practice. It is also worthwhile reading for undergraduates (although they may have more trouble relating to Hodson's arguments and examples due to a lack of classroom experience). The book is a balance of both theory and relevant practice and covers a wide range of issues without being too broad. Although perhaps too advanced for an undergraduate methods course, it would be perfect for graduate students in a masters or Ph.D. science education program. Even with extensive classroom experience at all levels of science education, I found useful information on literally every page of this text. If a significant number of science teachers could implement even a fraction of what Hodson suggests, I have no doubt that we would see meaningful improvements in practices that have changed little over the past century.