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Direct linkOrtlieb, Evan, Ed.; Kane, Britnie Delinger, Ed.; Cheek, Earl H., Jr., Ed. – Guilford Press, 2023
Educators increasingly recognize the importance of disciplinary literacy for student success, beginning as early as the primary grades. This cutting-edge volume examines ways to help K-12 students develop the literacy skills and inquiry practices needed for high-level work in different academic domains. Chapters interweave research, theory, and…
Descriptors: Literacy Education, Culturally Relevant Education, Intellectual Disciplines, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedUzzo, Stephen Miles, Ed.; Graves, Sherryl Browne, Ed.; Shay, Erin, Ed.; Harford, Marisa, Ed.; Thompson, Robert, Ed. – Advances in STEM Education, 2018
This volume represents both recent research in pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), as well as emerging innovations in how PCK is applied in practice. The notion of "research to practice" is critical to validating how effectively PCK works within the clinic and how it can be used to…
Descriptors: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, STEM Education, Theory Practice Relationship, Educational Research
Levin, Ilya, Ed.; Tsybulsky, Dina, Ed. – IGI Global, 2017
In the digital age, the integration of technology has become a ubiquitous aspect of modern society. These advancements have significantly enhanced the field of education, allowing students to receive a better learning experience. "Digital Tools and Solutions for Inquiry-Based STEM Learning" is a comprehensive source of scholarly material…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Inquiry, STEM Education, Technology Integration
Levin, Ilya, Ed.; Tsybulsky, Dina, Ed. – IGI Global, 2017
The role of technology in educational settings has become increasingly prominent in recent years. When utilized effectively, these tools provide a higher quality of learning for students. "Optimizing STEM Education With Advanced ICTs and Simulations" is an innovative reference source for the latest scholarly research on the integration…
Descriptors: Information Technology, STEM Education, Cooperative Learning, Inquiry
Heafner, Tina Lane, Ed.; Hartshorne, Richard, Ed.; Thripp, Richard, Ed. – IGI Global, 2019
National efforts have been made to encourage technology integration in teacher preparation with expectations for frequent and successful applications with K-12 learners. While online learning has become pervasive in many fields in education, it has been somewhat slow to catch on in K-12 settings. The "Handbook of Research on Emerging…
Descriptors: Technology Integration, Technology Uses in Education, Teacher Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Ramírez-Montoya, María-Soledad, Ed. – IGI Global, 2017
Educational strategies have evolved over the years, due to research breakthroughs and the application of technology. By using the latest learning innovations, curriculum and instructional design can be enhanced and strengthened. The "Handbook of Research on Driving STEM Learning with Educational Technologies" is an authoritative…
Descriptors: Guides, STEM Education, Educational Technology, Foreign Countries
Urban, Michael J., Ed.; Falvo, David A., Ed. – IGI Global, 2016
The application of technology in classroom settings has equipped educators with innovative tools and techniques for effective teaching practice. Integrating digital technologies at the elementary and secondary levels helps to enrich the students' learning experience and maximize competency in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, STEM Education, Outcomes of Education, Technology Integration
Zjawin, Dorothy – Instructor, 1982
Activities that are part of an elementary school science study unit on snakes, spiders, earthworms, snails, caterpillars, and crocodiles are described. (CJ)
Descriptors: Animals, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning Activities
Download full textInternational Technology Education Association, Reston, VA. – 1993
This guide contains 30 technology learning activities. Activities may contain all or some of the following: an introduction, objectives, materials and equipment, challenges, limitations, notes and investigations, resources and references used, and evaluation ideas. Activity titles are: (1) Occupations in Construction Technology; (2) Designing a…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Science Activities
Nye, Sandra – Learning, 1983
Special class activities for September are suggested. Historical events that took place during the month, observance of holidays and other special days, and the change in the seasons can provide ideas for launching class projects. (PP)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, History Instruction, Language Arts
Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC. – 1994
This volume of 66 promising practices in mathematics and science education developed by the 10 regional educational laboratories funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Research and Improvement. The laboratories' collection of programs emerged from a broad-based search, nomination, and review process reaching educators…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Instruction
Markle, Sandra – Instructor, 1983
This teaching unit on using shadows in science instruction and other class activities explains how to set up and equip a "super private sleuthing box" where students can solve mysteries such as where to find shadows and how to shrink or enlarge them. Ideas for making silhouettes and shadow plays are also given. (PP)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Instructor, 1982
Recommended activities include: (1) etymology exercises for elementary school students; (2) a search for information about Alexander the Great; (3) monthly inspections of the school yard to observe environmental changes; and (4) an art history unit on Cro-Magnon cave drawings. An interdisciplinary unit on transportation is included. (PP)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art History, Elementary Secondary Education, Etymology
Thomas, David A., Ed. – 1995
Science and mathematics educators are expected to use existing educational technologies effectively and to keep informed about emerging technologies that might become important educational tools in the not-so-distant future. This monograph offers some help in that regard by highlighting a number of existing and emerging educational technologies.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Robottom, Ian, Ed. – 1987
This collection of essays describes practices in environmental education and points to possibilities in the field. The intention is to appraise selected practices in order to prepare the ground for a consideration of alternative images of environmental education that may shape future action. The following articles are included: (1) "A…
Descriptors: Conservation Education, Educational Improvement, Environmental Education, Females
