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Article: Cultural factors in science instruction: A review of Science in the Multicultural Classroom
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- Multicultural Education
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- January 1, 1999
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CopyrightCopyright Caddo Gap Press Winter 1999. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Cultural Factors in Science Instruction: A Review of Science in the Multicultural Classroom
Reviewed by Keith McElroy University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
This K-8 science methods textbook presents tested research on how best to teach a diverse group of elementary students. It emphasizes the importance of reflective practice. The textbook is divided into four parts. The first section stresses the multicultural approach to teaching science in the classroom. The second discusses the ways in which all children learn science. The third describes the pedagogy involved in teaching science to children. The fourth emphasizes the benefits in teaching students using thematic units. Additionally, each ...