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Developing Thinking Skills in Science Learning - Khair Suleiman Shawahin - 2009
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This book aims to revolutionize science education by achieving several key objectives. It focuses on developing essential student thinking skills, including critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making. It breaks down traditional barriers by linking different scientific disciplines under the theme of 'Integration of Concepts,' demonstrating that sciences like biology and physics are interconnected and complementary.
The approach emphasizes connecting science to real-world applications and nature, moving it beyond the confines of the classroom and laboratory. It advocates for using the surrounding environment as a teaching tool, challenging the notion that effective science education requires expensive, imported equipment. The book also incorporates behavioral objectives, such as fostering faith through reflection on the universe and promoting universal values like environmental conservation.
Each lesson is designed to be engaging, starting with brainstorming sessions that use questions, short stories, or problems to stimulate thought. Concepts are then explored through a variety of hands-on activities, including 'Observe and Conclude,' 'Analyze and Compare,' 'Think and Innovate,' and 'Critical Thinking' exercises.
The author addresses common challenges faced by science teachers, such as the high cost of lab equipment, large class sizes, and the intimidation factor of complex devices. It seeks to dispel the misconception that science is an isolated, lab-only subject, stressing its connection to daily life and technology. This book is the result of five years of intensive laboratory work and a full year of writing and revision, representing the first volume in the 'Modern Methods in Scientific Experimentation' series.