Becoming a Better Science Teacher : 8 Steps to High Quality Instruction and Student Achievement

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ISBN: 9781412926614 | 1412926610
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Copyright: 6/23/2006

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The author provides teacher-friendly tools, insights, sample lessons, and strategies for delivering quality, standards-based science curriculum and instruction that ensures student achievement.

Foreword

Dave Youngs

Preface

Professional Development for Learning and Change

Uses for Becoming a Better Science Teacher

xii

Overview of Chapters

xiii

Using an I.D.E.A. Approach to Metacognition

xvi

Acknowledgments

xvii

Introduction

xix

Changing Perspectives and New Approaches

xix

About the Author

xxi

PART I: CREATING A VISION FOR SUCCESSFUL SCIENCE

(38)

On the Shoulders of Giants

(24)

Defining the Goal: Scientific Literacy

(4)

Understanding Science and How Scientists Work

(1)

Scientific Discoveries

(4)

Scientists as Problem Solvers

(6)

The Scientific Enterprise

(9)

Defining High Quality Science Teaching

(12)

Examining Beliefs and Practices

(3)

Defining High Quality Curriculum and Instruction: What Research Says

(2)

Indicators of High Quality Teaching

(1)

Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Success

(1)

A Framework for Instructional Materials

(3)

Action Plans

(3)

PART II: GIANT STEPS TO HIGH QUALITY TEACHING

(142)

The Role of Science Standards

(18)

Understanding Standards

(1)

Identifying and Unpacking Power Standards

(2)

Concepts, Skills, and Dispositions in a Science Framework

(4)

Concepts and Principles

(1)

Standards Inform Instruction

(3)

A Planning Guide for Instruction

(3)

Interdisciplinary Units

(1)

Designing an Interdisciplinary Unit

(1)

Process Skills and Dispositions

(4)

Creating a Context for Meaningful Learning

(16)

An Introduction to Context

(1)

Context as a Function of Interest and Awareness of Purpose

(1)

Context and Intellectual Diversity

(4)

Context Embracing Brain-Based Learning

(1)

Emotional Intelligence and Learning

(2)

Context and Cultural Diversity

(1)

Science in Multicultural Contexts

(6)

Methods, Strategies, and Best Practices for High Quality Instruction

(40)

The Role of Methods in Unit Development

(3)

Teacher's Role in Inquiry

(1)

Direct Instruction Versus Inquiry-Based Instruction

(2)

High Quality Lesson Planning

(3)

Strategies for Student Engagement

(1)

Strategies to Enhance Inquiry

(3)

Creative Engagement, Involvement, and Assessment

(4)

Varying Strategies for Diverse Learners

(1)

Best Practices in Science Education

(24)

Tools for Thinking and Meaning

115

(12)

Questions

116

(3)

Graphic Organizers

119

(3)

Science, Technology, and Society

122

(1)

Notebooks

123

(4)

Assessments to Guide Instruction

127

(12)

Assessments as Tools for Learning

127

(2)

Designing Assessments

129

(3)

Task and Performance Assessments

132

(3)

Summative Performance Assessments

135

(4)

Safe, Supportive, and Challenging Environments for Learning

139

(14)

Considerations for Learning Environments

140

(3)

Classroom Safety

143

(1)

Resources

143

(1)

Internet Resources

144

(1)

Classroom Management

145

(3)

Management in Informal Settings

148

(3)

Creative Classrooms

151

(2)

Eight Steps to High Quality Instruction and Student Achievement

153

(28)

Example 1: Applying the Eight Steps to a Unit on Plants

154

(13)

Example 2: Applying the Eight Steps to a Unit on Rocks and Minerals

167

(14)

References

181

(4)

Index

185

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Becoming a Better Science Teacher : 8 Steps to High Quality Instruction and Student Achievement

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