LSK3701
Study Guide
2021
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Study Guide
2021
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TENTS
ON TO THE MODULE vii
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it 1: The nature of science and science learning 2
RODUCTION 2
ENTIFIC LITERACY 3
E NATURE OF SCIENCE 3
ARNING SCIENCE THROUGH INQUIRY 4
ENTIFIC CONCEPTS 5
W CONCEPTS DEVELOP 8
NCEPTUAL CHANGE IN THE LEARNING OF SCIENCE 9
ng the concept “cloud” as an example 13
entific understanding of water liquid and water vapour 14
NGUAGE AND THE LEARNING OF SCIENCE 14
arning science in a first additional language 15
e role of working memory in learning the language of science 17
DITIONAL RESOURCES 20
LF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS 21
NCLUSION 21
it 2: Components of science learning 22
RODUCTION 22
UNG LEARNERS’ THINKING PROCESSES IN SCIENCE 23
estions lead to learners thinking about science 26
achers’ knowledge and attitude influence learners’ thinking about science 27
CONCEPTS OR BIG IDEAS 28
nservation 28
use and effect 30
ce 31
ange 32
aptation 32
ationships and interdependence 33
ersity and individuality 33
ENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE 34
BITS OF MIND 37
BITS OF BODY 38
ENCE PROCESS SKILLS 40
ence process skill: observing 40
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