"Inquiry and the National Science Education Standards is the book that educators have been waiting for - a practical guide to teaching inquiry and teaching through inquiry. Clearly an important resource for all educators, it is especially relevant to those who must help others understand why science can't be taught "the way it used to be."" "Inquiry and the National Science Education Standards explains and illustrates how inquiry-based education helps students learn science content, master how to do science, and truly understand the very nature of science." "Important questions about structure, guidance, and assessment are addressed, including strategies for involving students in assessing their own learning. In addition, the book discusses administrative support, communication with parents, appropriate teacher evaluation, and other avenues for promoting and supporting this new teaching paradigm."--BOOK JACKET.