Connecting Mathematics and Science to Workplace Contexts: A Guide to Curriculum Materials / Edition 1

by Edward Britton, Mary Ann Huntley, Gloria Jacobs, Amy Shulman Weinberg

Overview

A resource guide to curriculum materials that incorporates workplace experiences in science, mathematics, and technology education.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803968660
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	06/23/1999
Series:	One-off Series
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	3 Months

About the Author

Edward (Ted) Britton is associate director of the National Center for Improving Science Education (NCISE), housed within the Mathematics, Science, and Technology program of West Ed. Dr. Britton brings long experience in research and evaluation of curriculum issues and materials to this book. In collaboration with Senta Raizen and others, he developed methods for a cross-national comparison of textbooks in the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS). He led a review of curriculum materials that connect science and mathematics to workplace contexts, Connecting Mathematics and Science to Workplace Contexts. Britton currently serves on the Technology Education Advisory Council of the ITEA. His earlier NCISE research includes comparing high-stakes mathematics and science examinations across countries and studying U.S. innovations in mathematics and science education as part of an international study under the auspices of the Paris-based Organization of Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD). As project director for Mary Budd Rowe of the University of Florida during the 1980s, Ted developed the first CD-ROM in science education and produced videotapes for the professional development of science teachers. During the late 1970s, he taught science courses for Grades 7–12 at a rural junior-senior high school in Florida. Britton earned an Ed D in science education, an MS in analytical chemistry, and a BS in chemistry and education from the University of Florida.

Table of Contents

Foreword - Senta Raizen and Margaret Vickers
Why Should Mathematics and Science Connect to Workplace Contexts?
Six Ways that Curriculum Materials Can Connect to Workplace Contexts
How Materials Were Selected and Reviewed
Reviews of Mathematics Curricula
Reviews of Science and Integrated Curricula

Editorial Reviews

"A valuable asset to vocational and traditional educators who wish to make their curriculum more relevant."

Brian C. Bertrand

"A distinct contribution for science and math educators looking to link their academics to real-life applications."

Maria Found

"Very timely! School-to-work and tech prep programs are being developed in virtually every corner of the country."

Jeanelle Bland Hodges