The Challenge and Promise of K-8 Science Education Reform

The Challenge and Promise of K-8 Science Education Reform
Author: Margaret B. Cozzens
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 108
Release: 1998
Genre: Learning by discovery
ISBN: 0788172581

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Vol. 1 of Foundations, a monograph series published by the National Science Foundation to serve those working to better science, mathematics and technology education in the U.S. Examines opportunities and challenges for those at the front line of science education in elementary and middle schools. Designed as a resource for teachers and administrators who have not yet implemented a program of inquiry-based science education, and a short introduction for those beginning the complex and difficult journey of science education reform based on the experiences of educators working in the field today.

National Science Foundation Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Request

National Science Foundation Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Request
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science. Subcommittee on Basic Research
Publisher:
Total Pages: 126
Release: 1999
Genre: Federal aid to research
ISBN:

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Professional Development for Primary Teachers in Science and Technology

Professional Development for Primary Teachers in Science and Technology
Author: Marc J. de Vries
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2012-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9460917135

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This book presents the research output of the Dutch project VTB-Pro, an internationally-oriented project that aimed at providing primary school teachers with the knowledge, abilities and attitudes that are necessary to implement science and technology education in their classes. An introductory chapter by Wynne Harlen and Pierre Lena positions this project in the international context. From the Foreword by Dr. Michel Rocard: I have been pleased to discover the VTB-Pro three-years project carried in the Netherlands (Broadening technological education in primary school). Focusing on professional development of teachers and presenting first hand testimonies and research, the present book demonstrates how to deal with this issue, so critical for a renewed pedagogy. With proper methods, the knowledge of science, the interest in science and technology, the pedagogical skills can all be improved among teachers who often have no or little affection for science.

Design Research on Learning and Thinking in Educational Settings

Design Research on Learning and Thinking in Educational Settings
Author: David Dai
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2012-04-23
Genre: Education
ISBN: 113695631X

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The key question this book addresses is how to identify and create optimal conditions for the kind of learning and development that is especially important for effectively functioning in the 21st century. Taking a new approach to this long-debated issue, it looks at how a design research-based science of learning (with its practical models and related design research) can provide insights and integrated models of how human beings actually function and grow in the social dynamics of educational settings with all their affordances and constraints. More specifically: How can specific domains or subject matters be taught for broad intellectual development? How can technology be integrated in enhancing human functioning? How can the social organization of classroom learning be optimized to create social norms for promoting deep intellectual engagement and personal growth? Part I is concerned with broad conceptual and technical issues regarding cultivating intellectual potential, with a focus on how design research might fill in an important a niche in addressing these issues. Part II presents specific design work in terms of design principles, models, and prototypes.

Teaching in the Standards-based Classroom

Teaching in the Standards-based Classroom
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2001
Genre: Education
ISBN:

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Virtually every national standards document, every state framework, and every local set of standards calls for fundamental changes in what and how teachers teach. The challenge for teachers is to implement the vision for mathematics and science classrooms called for in the standards. This issue describes that vision and suggests ways to use the standards mandated in your school to improve your practice--to help you teach in your standards-based classroom.

ENC Focus

ENC Focus
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1240
Release: 2000
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN:

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Resources in Education

Resources in Education
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 760
Release: 2001
Genre: Education
ISBN:

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Second Handbook of Research on Mathematics Teaching and Learning

Second Handbook of Research on Mathematics Teaching and Learning
Author: Frank K. Lester
Publisher: IAP
Total Pages: 1380
Release: 2007-02-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 160752709X

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The audience remains much the same as for the 1992 Handbook, namely, mathematics education researchers and other scholars conducting work in mathematics education. This group includes college and university faculty, graduate students, investigators in research and development centers, and staff members at federal, state, and local agencies that conduct and use research within the discipline of mathematics. The intent of the authors of this volume is to provide useful perspectives as well as pertinent information for conducting investigations that are informed by previous work. The Handbook should also be a useful textbook for graduate research seminars. In addition to the audience mentioned above, the present Handbook contains chapters that should be relevant to four other groups: teacher educators, curriculum developers, state and national policy makers, and test developers and others involved with assessment. Taken as a whole, the chapters reflects the mathematics education research community's willingness to accept the challenge of helping the public understand what mathematics education research is all about and what the relevance of their research fi ndings might be for those outside their immediate community.