Routledge Making Sense of Secondary Science - Education Classic

Understand how young learners perceive the natural world with Making Sense of Secondary Science. This Routledge Education Classic Edition explores the specific ideas children bring into the classroom, shaped by both their formal education and personal experiences outside of school. Research indicates that science instruction is rarely effective if it ignores a student's existing perspective. This book addresses that gap by providing a clear and accessible summary of international research regarding learners' ideas about science. By examining these mental models, educators can better understand how prior knowledge influences new learning. This text serves as a valuable resource for those looking to improve science education by taking the learner's viewpoint into account. It offers insights into the construction of knowledge and helps bridge the gap between what students currently believe and the scientific concepts they are tasked to learn.