Does the Moon Spin?

Autor/inn/en	Collins, Robert; Simpson, Frances
Titel	Does the Moon Spin?
Quelle	In: Primary Science Review, (2007) 97, S.9-11 (3 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0269-2465
Schlagwörter	Classroom Environment; Astronomy; Science Instruction; Scientific Concepts; Scientific Principles; Teaching Methods; Inquiry; Concept Formation; Elementary School Science; Misconceptions; Teacher Role + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Klassenklima; Unterrichtsklima; Astronomie; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Concept learning; Begriffsbildung; Missverständnis; Lehrerrolle
Abstract	In this article, the authors explore the question, "Does the Moon spin?", and show how the question is investigated. They emphasise the importance of the process by which people work out what they know, by "learning from the inside out." They stress that those involved in science education have to challenge current conceptions and ideas, making new connections and reinforcing them strongly through practical experimentation and open discourse. The challenge for practitioners is twofold. First and foremost it is to create a classroom climate wherein individuals can regularly speak openly about their ideas and express them to adult-mentors and peer-groups alike, without the fear of anxiety or ridicule that often leads to disengagement. The second challenge is to put any erroneous thought observed to work, in order to help create useful knowledge. The efficiency with which this is done is enhanced by sharing with the learner what the new learning will be and where they stand in terms of achieving this. (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10