Problem-Based Learning for Math & Science: Integrating Inquiry and the Internet

by Diane L. Ronis

Overview

Illustrates how to strengthen learners' problem-solving skills by incorporating problem-based learning (PBL) with Internet resources and presents projects that correlate to national science, mathematics, and technology standards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781412955591
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	09/10/2007
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Diane Ronis is a professor of education at Southern Connecticut State University and has a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction. Her drive to make learning meaningful to all students comes from 17 years of teaching middle school and high school mathematics and fine arts as well as eight years of experience instructing preservice teachers at the college and graduate level. Ronis has been a presenter and keynote speaker at numerous conferences, workshops and seminars, and is the author of Brain Compatible Mathematics, Brain Compatible Assessments, Critical Thinking in Math, Problem Based Learning for Math & Science: Integrating Inquiry and the Internet, and Clustering Standards in Integrated Units.

Table of Contents

Preface
Introduction
The Concepts Explored in This Book
The Standards Used in This Book
The Goal of This Book
1. The Integration of Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Problem-Based Learning
Redefining Literacy
Using Problem-Based Learning to Increase Literacy
Relating Technology to Math and Science
Integrating Problem-Based Learning With Cyber-Age Math and Science
Integrated Inquiry Project, Middle Level: Meteorology
2. Problem-Based Learning and Constructivism
Why Problem-Based Learning Is Brain-Compatible
Problem-Based Learning and the Constructivist Model: The Five E's
Teaching in the Problem-Based Learning Classroom
Integrated Inquiry Project, Middle/Secondary Level: Developing Entrepreneurial Excellence
3. Aspects and Approaches of Problem-Based Learning
Phases of Implementation
Problem-Based Learning Techniques
New Roles for Teachers
Integrated Inquiry Project 1: Middle/Secondary Levels: The Roller Coaster
Integrated Inquiry Project 2: Secondary Level: Building Bridges
4. Planning Problem-Based Learning for the Classroom
Planning for Integrated Learning
Guidelines for Implementing a Problem-Based Learning Project
Questions to Promote Problem Solving
Integrated Inquiry Project, Multilevel: The Mississippi Delta
5. Evaluating and Assessing Problem-Based Learning
Alternative Assessments
Types of Authentic Assessment and Evaluation
Integrated Inquiry Project, Multilevel: Architectural Design
6. Integrating Community Learning Activities Into the Classroom
The National Association of Partners in Education
Organizational Partnerships in Education
Helping Experts Become Teachers
Community Connections: Multilevel Car Project
Appendix: Cyber Sources for Math, Science, and Technology
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

"The guidelines on using and assessing projects, as well as the ready-to-use samples, make this a worthwhile resource. "

MAA Reviews

"The purpose of problem-based learning is to emphasize meaning-making over fact collecting. With this method, Diane Ronis has written a book well-equipped to produce self-motivated and independent lifelong learners! "

Katie Morrow

"Teachers looking for a concise guide to implementing problem-based learning in math and science classrooms: this book is for you! "

Debra Gerdes