Strategies for Successful Science Teaching

by Sharon Brendzel

Overview

Strategies for Successful Science Teaching is an exciting new text for science education classes, and a supplement for teachers of science (especially new teachers). It is aimed at K-8 teachers, but can also help 9-12 teachers. For administrators and others, the book will quickly become a standard reference on current science education strategies.
Easy to navigate and presented in a discussion-style format, the book addresses:
·the inquiry approach,
·process skills,
·lesson planning,
·adapting science for special needs students,
·integrating science with other subjects,
·assessment of science activities,
·technology and other creative teaching strategies, and
·research and resources.
Most chapters include a sample lesson plan with hands-on activities that illustrate the concepts discussed. In some instances, several examples are included. Appropriate websites are also provided. The chapters are short and readable. Appendices include lists of curriculum kits, activity books, organizations, periodicals, suppliers, and technology resources, in addition to the typical bibliography. These extensive appendices provide abundant resources for science education. Strategies for Successful Science Teaching is a must-have for science educators. A comprehensive resource, it never loses sight of the wonder of science and the pleasure of teaching it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761830375
Publisher:	University Press of America
Publication date:	01/27/2005
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	162
Product dimensions:	6.04(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.51(d)

About the Author

Sharon Brendzel is a Professor at Kean University where she teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in science education. Other responsibilities at Kean include coordinating programs and grants. Dr. Brendzel's publications include articles in Science Scope, Science and Children, Curriculum Administrator, Connections and other magazines. She is a frequent presenter of hands-on workshops and seminars on changing educational practices at local, state, regional and national conferences. She has also served as an NCATE and science consultant for several universities.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Why Science Standards?; "I Do and I Understand" Chapter 2 Building the Basics, Process Skills Chapter 3 Focus on Inquiry Chapter 4 Presentation: Units and Lesson Plans Chapter 5 Assessment Chapter 6 Integration Chapter 7 Creative Teaching Strategies Chapter 8 Educational Technology and Technology Education Chapter 9 Adapting the Curriculum: Students With Special Needs Chapter 10 Relevant Research Chapter 11 Resources Chapter 12 Appendices: List of Appendices: Curriculum Kits; Activity Books and Projects; Organizations; Periodicals and Newsletters; Suppliers; Technology: Organizations, Special Resources, Periodicals, and Suppliers of Software and Educational Technology Chapter 13 Bibliography