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Taylor, Catherine S. – Teachers College Press, 2022
This book addresses a problem that affects the work of all educators: how traditional methods of assessment undermine the capacity of schools to serve students with diverse cultural and social backgrounds and identities. Anchored in a commonsense notion of validity, this book explains how current K-12 assessment practices are grounded in the…
Descriptors: Student Diversity, Elementary Secondary Education, Cultural Differences, Student Evaluation
Garcia-Bonete, Maria-Jose; Jensen, Maja; Katona, Gergely – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2019
Although virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR) techniques have been used extensively in specialized laboratories, only recently did they become affordable, reaching wider consumer markets. With increased availability, it is timely to examine the roles that VR and AR may play in teaching structural biology and in experiencing complex data sets…
Descriptors: Biology, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Simulated Environment
Spires, Hiller A.; Kerkhoff, Shea N.; Paul, Casey Medlock – Teachers College Press, 2019
In this practical guide, literacy experts show teachers how to use project-based inquiry to build students' discipline-specific skills and knowledge in grades 6-12. The authors present a five-phase framework that incorporates their professional development experience working with over 3,000 teachers. By making the intuitive practices of the…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Inquiry, Teaching Methods, Skill Development
Harlen, Wynne – David Fulton Publishers, 2018
Now in a fully updated seventh edition, "The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools" provides essential information for students, trainee, and practising teachers about the why, what and how of teaching primary science. Paying particular attention to inquiry-based teaching and learning, the book recognises the challenges of teaching…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Elementary School Science, Inquiry, Active Learning
Weinburgh, Molly; Silva, Cecilia; Smith, Kathy Horak – NSTA Press, 2019
Many middle and high school teachers are educated to teach science content--they don't anticipate that one day they may be teaching it to students who need to learn both content and English. If the day has come when you're facing that two-pronged challenge, here's the resource you need. "Supporting Emergent Multilingual Learners in…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, Second Language Learning, Science Instruction, Inquiry
Casey, Heather Kenyon – Guilford Press, 2017
Literacy learning clubs are highly motivating small-group collaborations that can improve tweens' and teens' academic achievement, support their social-emotional development, and increase their enjoyment of reading and writing. This book explains the research basis for the author's approach and offers practical instructions for implementation in…
Descriptors: Clubs, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6
Davidson, Barbara; Woodward, Greg – Thomas B. Fordham Institute, 2021
In school districts and charter school networks nationwide, instructional leaders are developing plans to address the enormous challenges faced by their students, families, teachers, and staff over the past year. While different communities are resuming in-person learning at their own unique paces, all school leaders have their eyes on the same…
Descriptors: Pandemics, COVID-19, Student Needs, Acceleration (Education)
Jaggars, Shanna Smith; Edgecombe, Nikki; Stacey, Georgia West – Community College Research Center, Columbia University, 2013
Student outcomes in online courses trail considerably behind those in face-to-face courses. In order to gain insight into why this might be, the Community College Research Center (CCRC) undertook a series of studies that examined 23 high-demand, entry-level online courses at two community colleges in one state. CCRC researchers observed the online…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Community Colleges, College Faculty, Teacher Student Relationship
Department of Defense Education Activity, 2012
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is committed to providing the highest quality of education to its students. One way to provide a quality education is with an effective curriculum that reflects high standards and expectations. Thus, DoDEA has developed rigorous content standards aligned with national guidelines and standards.…
Descriptors: Preschool Education, Academic Achievement, Educational Quality, Guides

Strauss, Michael; Fulwiler, Toby – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1990
An open format in which students keep log books to help them become more active in the learning process is discussed. Included are creative thought and language, visualization, and using writing to learn how to learn. Examples of student writing are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Integrated Activities, Learning Strategies

Mastropieri, Margo A.; Scruggs, Thomas E. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1995
Literature-based guidelines for teaching science to students with disabilities include choosing appropriate curriculum materials; using effective instructional strategies (i.e., tutoring, cooperative learning, mnemonic strategies, self-monitoring); adapting specific science activities; and using effective assessment procedures. (DB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Effectiveness

Burns, Ralph A. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1990
Presented are studies which confirm the idea that factors related to the format, the order of items presented, and the presentation style can affect the impact of information and student recall. Discussed are dynamic presentations, enumerated items, impact and timing, pairing of items, data summaries, and information load. (CW)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Science, Educational Improvement, Higher Education
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg. Div. of Arts and Sciences. – 1984
This document provides information about Science Unlimited (SU), the elementary school science effort of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. (The philosophy and characteristics of SU continue the earlier Pennsylvania science program effort entitled Investigative Science in Elementary Education.) The document includes: (1) a list of SU…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science

Pizzini, Edward L. – Roeper Review, 1985
A "mentor" type enrichment program addresses shortcomings in current science education by providing first-hand experience in research laboratories, challenging participants in an experimental research environment, supplementing high school sciences with actual experiences and enhancing the development of personal traits that characterize creative…
Descriptors: Enrichment Activities, Gifted, High Schools, Mentors
Harlen, Wynne – 2000
This book explains the importance of teaching science to children and presents a theoretical framework on how to teach it. Science education is analyzed from two perspectives, teaching and learning. Contents include: (1) "Teaching Science 5-12: Why and How"; (2) "The Goals of Science Education"; (3) "Children Learning"; (4) "Children's Ideas"; (5)…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Science Education, Science Instruction