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Record Nr.

UNINA9910787311303321

Autore

Glasgow Neal A.

Titolo

What successful science teachers do : 75 research-based strategies / / Neal A. Glasgow, Michele Cheyne, Randy K. Yerrick ; foreword by Page Keeley

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Thousand Oaks, Calif. : , : Corwin Press, , 2010

ISBN

1-4522-7174-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xviii, 248 pages) : illustrations

Collana

Gale eBooks

Disciplina

507.1

Soggetti

Science teachers - Training of - United States

Science - Study and teaching - United States

Inquiry-based learning - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Nota di contenuto

""Cover""; ""Contents""; ""Foreword""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""About the Authors""; ""Introduction""; ""Chapter 1 - General Science Instruction""; ""Chapter 2 - Scientific Inquiry and Laboratory Experience""; ""Chapter 3 - Collaborative Teaching and Learning""; ""Chapter 4 - Utilizing Technology for the Classroom and Professional Development""; ""Chapter 5 - Science Assessment""; ""Chapter 6 - Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning""; ""Chapter 7 - The Complex Nature of the Gender Gap in Science""; ""Chapter 8 - Science and Literacy""

""Chapter 9 - Families and Science Instruction""""Index""

Sommario/riassunto

Supercharge your science lessons with proven strategies!  The experience and science expertise of these award-winning authors makes this easy-to-use guide a teacher's treasure trove. Included are 75 research-based strategies, each with a concise description of the supporting research, classroom applications, pitfalls to avoid, and references for additional learning. Teachers of students in Grades K-12 will find novel ways to engage children's natural curiosity, concern, and creativity. Highlights include how to:     Promote collaborative learning    Differentiate instruction with culturally r