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Becoming a better science teacher : 8 steps to high quality instruction and student achievement / Elizabeth Hammerman ; foreword by Dave Youngs.
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- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hammerman, Elizabeth L.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Science--Study and teaching--Methodology.
- Science.
- Curriculum planning.
- Mathematics--Study and teaching--Standards.
- Mathematics.
- Science teachers--Training of.
- Science teachers.
- Mathematics--Study and teaching.
- Science--Study and teaching.
- Physical Description:
- xxi, 190 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
- Place of Publication:
- Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, [2006]
- Contents:
- Professional Development for Learning and Change xi
- Uses for Becoming a Better Science Teacher xii
- Using an I.D.E.A. Approach to Metacognition xvi
- Changing Perspectives and New Approaches xix
- Part I Creating a Vision for Successful Science 1
- 1 On the Shoulders of Giants 3
- Defining the Goal: Scientific Literacy 3
- Understanding Science and How Scientists Work 7
- Scientific Discoveries 8
- Scientists as Problem Solvers 12
- The Scientific Enterprise 18
- 2 Defining High Quality Science Teaching 27
- Examining Beliefs and Practices 27
- Defining High Quality Curriculum and Instruction: What Research Says 30
- Indicators of High Quality Teaching 32
- Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Success 33
- A Framework for Instructional Materials 33
- Action Plans 36
- Part II Giant Steps to High Quality Teaching 39
- 3 The Role of Science Standards 41
- Understanding Standards 42
- Identifying and Unpacking Power Standards 43
- Concepts, Skills, and Dispositions in a Science Framework 45
- Concepts and Principles 49
- Standards Inform Instruction 49
- A Planning Guide for Instruction 52
- Interdisciplinary Units 55
- Designing an Interdisciplinary Unit 55
- Process Skills and Dispositions 55
- 4 Creating a Context for Meaningful Learning 59
- An Introduction to Context 59
- Context as a Function of Interest and Awareness of Purpose 60
- Context and Intellectual Diversity 61
- Context Embracing Brain-Based Learning 65
- Emotional Intelligence and Learning 66
- Context and Cultural Diversity 68
- Science in Multicultural Contexts 69
- 5 Methods, Strategies, and Best Practices for High Quality Instruction 75
- The Role of Methods in Unit Development 76
- Teacher's Role in Inquiry 79
- Direct Instruction Versus Inquiry-Based Instruction 79
- High Quality Lesson Planning 81
- Strategies for Student Engagement 84
- Strategies to Enhance Inquiry 84
- Creative Engagement, Involvement, and Assessment 87
- Varying Strategies for Diverse Learners 91
- Best Practices in Science Education 91
- 6 Tools for Thinking and Meaning 115
- Graphic Organizers 119
- Science, Technology, and Society 122
- Notebooks 123
- 7 Assessments to Guide Instruction 127
- Assessments as Tools for Learning 127
- Designing Assessments 129
- Task and Performance Assessments 132
- Summative Performance Assessments 135
- 8 Safe, Supportive, and Challenging Environments for Learning 139
- Considerations for Learning Environments 140
- Classroom Safety 143
- Classroom Management 145
- Management in Informal Settings 148
- Creative Classrooms 151
- 9 Eight Steps to High Quality Instruction and Student Achievement 153
- Example 1 Applying the Eight Steps to a Unit on Plants 154
- Example 2 Applying the Eight Steps to a Unit on Rocks and Minerals 167.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-184) and index.
- ISBN:
- 1412926602
- 1412926610
- OCLC:
- 63703786
- Publisher Number:
- 9781412926614
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