Strategies for Successful Science Teaching by Sharon Brendzel

Strategies for Successful Science Teaching by Sharon Brendzel

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.

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.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780761830375
ISBN 10	0761830375
Title	Strategies for Successful Science Teaching
Author	Sharon Brendzel
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	University Press of America
Year published	2005-01-27
Number of pages	162
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.