| Models and Modeling: Cognitive Tools for Scientific Enquiry 2011 Edition Contributor(s): Khine, Myint Swe (Editor), Saleh, Issa M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9400735480 ISBN-13: 9789400735484 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology - Education | Educational Psychology - Science | Study & Teaching |
| Dewey: 507.1 |
| Series: Models and Modeling in Science Education |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.93 lbs) 292 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The process of developing models, known as modeling, allows scientists to visualize difficult concepts, explain complex phenomena and clarify intricate theories. In recent years, science educators have greatly increased their use of modeling in teaching, especially real-time dynamic modeling, which is central to a scientific investigation. Modeling in science teaching is being used in an array of fields, everything from primary sciences to tertiary chemistry to college physics, and it is sure to play an increasing role in the future of education. Models and Modeling: Cognitive Tools for Scientific Enquiry is a comprehensive introduction to the use of models and modeling in science education. It identifies and describes many different modeling tools and presents recent applications of modeling as a cognitive tool for scientific enquiry. |