How science works

By Kay Stephenson2011-09-25T12:44:00

Kay Stephenson reviews this guide to teahcing and learning in the science classroom

Although there are already quite a number of texts covering How Science Works, James Williams has written a short but comprehensive book that provides a useful addition to the collection. The opening chapter focuses on the importance of understanding the idea of ‘the nature of science’ which, very effectively, provides the framework for the remainder of the book.

Williams explores the strategy of teaching science through a How Science Works approach and provides clarification and justification for each aspect covered. Each chapter offers short, succinct and often thought-provoking discussions. The background information is relevant and interesting. Helpful suggestions for individual or group, reflective and classroom tasks are incorporated into most chapters along with references to books, journals, articles and weblinks for further reading.

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