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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.
This text investigates how the framework of a game can be utilized to revitalize and improve the efficacy of science education in modern classrooms. Jeffrey Weld, alongside sixteen expert contributors, argues that by reframing pedagogical challenges as strategic elements of a game, educators can better engage students while maintaining rigorous academic standards. The book integrates research-based recommendations with practical classroom applications, ensuring that theoretical concepts remain grounded in the realities of the National Science Education Standards.
What You Will Find
The text serves as a specialized resource for educators and curriculum developers seeking to align innovative teaching strategies with established national standards. Its reliance on expert contributors and direct links to research makes it a structured guide for those tasked with improving student engagement in scientific disciplines.
Page Count:
416
Publication Date:
2005-01-02
Publisher:
Allyn & Bacon
ISBN-10:
0205464920
ISBN-13:
9780205464920
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