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 * Reflection on the status of learning and inquiry in K-12 science education**

> Your written assignment for this module is to use the articles you have read as part of the ED online modules (and others, if you have access to them) to support your understanding of the status of learning and inquiry in K-12 science education. You could explore such ideas as: the relationship between learning and inquiry, the progress being made in understanding what learning is in science education, the need to understand what learning/inquiry is is science education, how what is currently known about learning applies to your classroom, how what is currently known about inquiry applies to your classroom, etc.Focus on only one issue and document it well using the research literature. > ERIC (and other on-line databases available throught the JRVP Library) > Readings for ED5700 (a and b), ED5730 (a and b), and ED5740 (a and b) >> Statement of status idea being reflected on >> Literature review specifically pertaining to that idea >> (Lit review examples: Palmer, p 639-641; Grosslight, p 799-802; Taylor/Dana, p 721-723; Chin/Brown, p 109-115; Carey, p 514-516) >> Critical discussion of the literature in light of your own experiences >> References Use APA referencing style (as is used in all the examples cited above). All claims need to be properly referenced. Secondhand references can be used, but need to be identified as such. > Your completed paper will be submitted electronically to the instructor. This can be done via e-mail (WebCT only), ftp, or http (URL and login instructions will be provided later) protocols. The paper can be in common word processing format, text, or pdf format. Graded papers will be returned in pdf format.
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 * Submission**

>> Completeness 30% >> Communication 30% >> Analysis 20% >> Coherency 20%
 * Criteria for Grading**

> Your completed plan is due on Tuesday, December 14, 2010.
 * Due Date**

The Progress Being Made In Understanding What Learning Is In Science Education

Abstract Science education has evolved Inquiry Nature of Science Constructivist Conceptualize Misconceptions Metacognition - asking students to reflect Proposition Conception Scaffolding Intuitive Rules

Concept Maps

I. Brief History Research in Science Education

II. What is learning Science?
 * What is Learning?
 * What is Science?

III. Recent Developments in Learning about Learning
 * Student Mind-Sets
 * Teacher's Preparation

1V. Destination: Science For All

V. My Own Experiences