Download or read book Model Based Learning and Instruction in Science written by John Clement and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-07 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone involved in science education will find that this text can enhance their pedagogical practice. It describes new, model-based teaching methods that integrate social and cognitive perspectives for science instruction. It presents research that describes how these new methods are applied in a diverse group of settings, including middle school biology, high school physics, and college chemistry classrooms. They offer practical tips for teaching the toughest of key concepts.