The Game of Science Education
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Author Description
An accessible and authoritative approach to effective science teaching, this text is the work of 16 contributors who each employ a single metaphor that will resonate with readers — that science education can and should be considered an exciting game. With “Windows Into the Classroom” personal accounts and “The Game in Action” vignettes students are provided with practical applications throughout the book. Many contributors to this book were involved in the development and draft review of the National Science Education Standards, and therefore fully appreciate the importance of overtly linking research-based commentary and recommendations to the Standards. As a result, the entire work is steeped in a current research foundation tied closely to the National Science Education Standards.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates how the conceptual metaphor of a game can transform science education into a more engaging, structured, and effective pedagogical practice. Jeffrey Weld, alongside sixteen expert contributors, synthesizes research-based commentary with the National Science Education Standards to provide a framework for modern classroom instruction. The book bridges the gap between theoretical standards and daily practice by offering concrete examples and personal accounts from experienced educators.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A pedagogical framework utilizing game theory metaphors to structure science curricula.
- Practical classroom vignettes titled "The Game in Action" for immediate application.
- Personal "Windows Into the Classroom" accounts detailing real-world teaching experiences.
- Direct alignment with the National Science Education Standards to ensure research-backed instruction.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The text functions as a bridge between high-level educational policy and the practical realities of the classroom, making it a useful resource for science educators and curriculum developers. Its reliance on the National Science Education Standards provides a rigorous foundation for teachers seeking to improve student engagement through structured, game-like learning environments.
Page Count:
416
Publication Date:
2003-10-09
Publisher:
Allyn & Bacon
ISBN-10:
0205376304
ISBN-13:
9780205376308
Teaching Methods
Science Teachers
Science Education
Study & Teaching
Science
Professional Development
Pedagogy
Education
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