Writing and Learning in the Science Classroom

Table of Contents Introduction. Does Writing Promote Learning in Science?.-Evidence from the Literature for Writing as a Mode of Science Learning .-Cognitive, Constructivist Mechanisms for Learning Science through Writing.-The Role of Language in Science Learning and Literacy .-A Research Program on Writing for Learning in Science, 1992-2002 .-Using a Science Writing Heuristic to Promote Learning from Laboratory.-Children' s Views of Writing to Learn .-Teacher's Perceptions of Writing to Learn Strategies .-Breakthroughs, Classroom Implications, On-going and Future Research.-References.-Index