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Developing Models in Science Education

C. Boulter, J.K. Gilbert

Developing Models in Science Education...

Socio-scientific Issues in the Classroom: Teaching, Learning and Research

Troy D. Sadler

From the Back Cover Socio-scientific issues (SSI) are open-ended, multifaceted social issues with conceptual links to sci...

A Scientific Approach to Scientific Writing

Jan Martin, John Blackwell

From the Back Cover This volume systematically guides readers through the process of writing scientific papers for submis...

Biology the Easy Way (E-Z Biology)

Gabrielle I. Edwards

Biology the Easy Way (E-Z Biology)...

Contributions from Science Education Research

Digna Couso, Roser Pintó

From the Back Cover In August 2005, over 500 international researchers from the field of science education met at the 5th...

Rethinking Engineering Education: The CDIO Approach

Doris Brodeur, Edward Crawley, Johan Malmqvist, Soren Ostlund

From the Back Cover In the past ten years, leaders in engineering industries have identified specific knowledge, skills, ...

Models and Modeling: Cognitive Tools for Scientific Enquiry

Issa M. Saleh, Myint Swe Khine

From the Back Cover The process of developing models, known as modeling, allows scientists to visualize difficult c...

The Professional Knowledge Base of Science Teaching

Deborah Corrigan, Justin Dillon, Richard Gunstone

From the Back Cover Over the past twenty years, much has been written about the knowledge bases thought necessary to teac...

Pearson Baccalaureate: Higher Level Physics for the IB Diploma

Pearson Education

About the Author Chris Hamper began his IB Physics teaching career at Atlantic College UWC in Wales in 1990. In 1996 he m...

Chemistry for the utterly confused

Langley R., Moore J.T.

About the Author John T. Moore holds a Doctorate in Education from Texas A&M University and has taught chemistry at Stephen...

Biology demystified

Layman D.

From the Back Cover UNDERSTAND BIOLOGY -- WITHOUT DISSECTING ANYTHING! If you’re years removed from your last...

Homework Helpers: Chemistry

Curran G.

About the Author Greg Curran has degrees in Biology and Psychology from the State University of New York at Purchase and ...

Plant Respiration: From Cell to Ecosystem (Advances in Photosynthesis and Respiration)

Hans Lambers, Universitat De Les Illes Balears

Review From the reviews: "From Cell to Ecosystem is the second book related to plant respiration of higher plants in the ...

Science Experiments Index for Young People

Mary Anne Pilger

From Similar in format to Multicultural Projects Index (above), this volume indexes science experiments from more than 5...

Quality Research in Literacy and Science Education: International Perspectives and Gold Standards

Mack C. Shelley Ii

Review The strength of this book, its inclusion of many perspectives that include political and policy pressures, budget ...

Merging University Students into K-12 Science Education Reform

Valerie Williams

About the Author Valerie L. Williams (PhD, 1994 Bioorganic Chemistry, New York University) is a research analyst at Rand...

Dilemmas of Science Education: Perspectives on Problems of Practice

John Wallace

Review 'The main value of the book is as a means of raising such issues for reflective discussion and exploration on Mast...

Förderung des Nachwuchses in Technik und Naturwissenschaft: Beiträge zu den Zentralen Handlungsfeldern (acatech DISKUTIERT)

Joachim Milberg

Förderung des Nachwuchses in Technik und Naturwissenschaft: Beiträge zu den Zentralen Handlungsfeldern (acatech DISKUTIERT)...

Science and Culture for Members Only: The Amsterdam Zoo Artis in the Nineteenth Century

Donna C. Mehos

About the Author Donna Mehos is a senior researcher at the Technical University of Eindhoven. ...

Quantum Tunnelling in Enzyme-Catalysed Reactions (RSC Biomolecular Sciences)

Nigel S. Scrutton, Rudolf K. Allemann

Review Quantum tunnelling in enzyme-catalysed reactions Rudolf Allemann and Nigel Scrutton (Eds.)RSC Publishing, Cambridge,...

Science and the University (Science and Technology in Society)

Paula E. Stephan, Ronald G. Ehrenberg

Review “The university—a central institution in the emerging knowledge economy—is in the process of ...

Start With a Story: The Case Method of Teaching College Science

Clyde Freeman Herreid

Review The Case for the Case. This review is more of a case for the case method than a thorough review of the book. ...

Studying for Science: A guide to information, communication and study techniques

E.B. White

Review The book has a wealth of advice, techniques, procedures, and information in it. - Education in Chemistry a valuabl...

Womens Experiences in Leadership in K-16 Science Education Communities, Becoming and Being

Katherine C. Wieseman, Molly H. Weinburgh

Review From the reviews: “This book itself is a model of what it seeks to promote.... by extending a welcome to th...

University Science and Mathematics Education in Transition

Ole Ravn Christensen, Ole Skovsmose, Paola Valero

From the Back Cover More than ever, our time is characterised by rapid changes in the organisation and the production of ...

Formative Assessment and Science Education (Science & Technology Education Library, Volume 12)

B. Bell, B. Cowie

Formative Assessment and Science Education (Science & Technology Education Library, Volume 12)...

FTCE Biology 6-12: Teacher Certification Exam (XAM FTCE)

Sharon Wynne

FTCE Biology 6-12: Teacher Certification Exam (XAM FTCE)...

Understanding the Language of Science

Steven Darian

Review "To my knowledge, there has never [before] been a volume that analyzes, in one place, the actual language of scien...

Pedagogy and the Practice of Science: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives (Inside Technology)

David Kaiser

Review "Bewitched on the one side by myths of Scientific Genius and on the other by myths of Scientific Met...

Restructuring Science Education: The Importance of Theories and Their Development

Richard A. Duschl

Restructuring Science Education: The Importance of Theories and Their Development...

The Essentials of Science, Grades 7-12: Effective Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (Priorities in Practice)

Rick Allen

The Essentials of Science, Grades 7-12: Effective Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (Priorities in Practice)...

Learning and Understanding: Improving Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in U.S. High Schools

National Research Council, Committee On Programs For Advanced Study Of Mathematics, Science In American High Schools

Book Description This book takes a fresh look at programs for advanced studies for high school students in the United Sta...

Nurturing and Sustaining Effective Programs in Science Education for Grades K-8: Building a Village in California: Summary of a Convocation

National Academy Of Engineering, National Research Council, National Academy Of Sciences

Book Description K-8 science education in California (as in many other parts of the country) is in a state of crisis. K-8...

Teaching and Learning about Science and Society

John M. Ziman

Book Description Ziman provides an informal account of the rationale of the new educational trend of offering science and...

Perspectives on Practice and Meaning in Mathematics and Science Classrooms (Mathematics Education Library)

D. Clarke

Perspectives on Practice and Meaning in Mathematics and Science Classrooms (Mathematics Education Library)...

Science 7-11: Developing Primary Teaching Skills (Curriculum in Primary Practice)

Clive Carre

About the Author Clive Carre has taught in both elementary and secondary schools and was coordinator of the Leverhulme Pr...

Philosophy, Science, Education and Culture (Science & Technology Education Library)

Gürol Irzik, Robert Nola

Philosophy, Science, Education and Culture (Science & Technology Education Library)...

Language and Literacy in Science Education

Jerry Wellington, Jonathan Osborne

Review "This book is a must for teachers in training as well as those colleagues already practicing. The book is just as ...

CliffsTestPrep Regents Earth Science: The Physical Setting Workbook

American Bookworks Corporation

From the Back Cover Designed with New York State high school students in mind. CliffsTestPrep is the only hands-on workbo...

Bold Ventures - Volume 1: Patterns Among Innovations in Science and Mathematics Education

E.D. Britton, S. Raizen

Bold Ventures - Volume 1: Patterns Among Innovations in Science and Mathematics Education...

Teaching Fundamental Concepts of Informatics: 4th International Conference on Informatics in Secondary Schools - Evolution and Perspectives, ISSEP 2010, ... Computer Science and General Issues)

Juraj Hromkovic, Jan Vahrenhold, Rastislav Královic

Teaching Fundamental Concepts of Informatics: 4th International Conference on Informatics in Secondary Schools - Evolution and Perspectives, ISSEP 2010, ... Computer Science and General Issues)...

Successful Science and Engineering Teaching: Theoretical and Learning Perspectives (Innovation and Change in Professional Education)

Calvin S. Kalman

From the Back Cover The intent of this book is to describe how a professor can provide a learning environment that assist...

Teaching with Purpose: Closing the Research-Practice Gap

John E. Penick, Robin Lee Harris

Review ... Anecdotes and models provide the necessary background for new or experienced teachers to reflect on their curr...

13 Things That Don't Make Sense: The Most Baffling Scientific Mysteries of Our Time

Michael Brooks

When we look to the "anomalies" that science can’t explain, we often discover where science is about to go. Here are a fe...

Learning From Others: International Comparisons in Education (Science & Technology Education Library)

Learning From Others: International Comparisons in Education (Science & Technology Education Library)...

Teaching Science to English Language Learners

Joyce Nutta, Malcolm B. Butler, Nazan U. Bautista

Review "Teaching Science to English Language Learners is a good combination of theoretical background and practical ideas t...

Creative Model Construction in Scientists and Students: The Role of Imagery, Analogy, and Mental Simulation

John J. Clement

From the Back Cover How do scientists use analogies and other processes to break away from old theories and generate new ...

Examining Pedagogical Content Knowledge - The Construct and its Implications for Science Education (Science & Technology Education Library)

Review "...contains useful references...and clear, brief summaries of much significant PCK research. Recommended for grad...

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