What Successful Science Teachers Do
75 Research-Based Strategies
- Neal A. Glasgow - San Dieguito Union High School District, California
- Michele Cheyne - Knowles Science Teaching Foundation
- Randy K. Yerrick - State University of New York, Buffalo, USA
Foreword by Page Keeley
"I found several strategies mentioned to be helpful to my own practice and tried them right away with immediate success."
—Deanna Brunlinger, National Board Certified Science Teacher, Elkhorn Area School District, WI
"The research is strong and well presented. The book addresses all aspects of science education and focuses on developing scientific thinkers."
—Loukea Kovanis-Wilson, Chemistry Instructor, Clarkston High School, MI
Supercharge your science lessons with proven strategies!
The experience and science expertise of these award-winning authors makes this easy-to-use guide a teacher's treasure trove. This latest addition to the popular What Successful Teachers Do series describes 75 research-based strategies and outlines best practices for inquiry-oriented science. Each strategy includes a brief description of the supporting research, classroom applications, pitfalls to avoid, and references for additional learning. Teachers of students in Grades K–12 will find a host of novel ways to engage children's natural curiosity, concern, and creativity in science learning. Highlights include how to:
- Promote collaborative learning
- Use formative assessment to engage students in content and instruction
- Develop culturally responsive practices that invite contributions from diverse students
- Build students' scientific literacy and reasoning skills
- Incorporate students' Internet skills into their studies
When it comes to teaching science, you don't need to reinvent the wheel. Learn from the experts today and jump-start your science curriculum tomorrow!
"This book encompasses an extensive collection of strategies supported by research and enhanced with practical classroom applications. I recommend it a must-have for novice teachers, mentoring struggling teachers, and refreshing, enhancing experienced teachers in their practice of the art and craft of teaching today’s and tomorrow’s learners."
"The research is strong and well presented. The book addresses all aspects of science education and focuses on developing scientific thinkers."
"Bridging the gap in science education between research and practice just got easier, due to this organized guide to research-based science teaching strategies."
"I found several strategies mentioned to be helpful to my own practice and tried them right away with immediate success. For example, in addition to including the unit objectives in an email to parents concerning an upcoming test, I will include suggestions on ways parents can help their children prepare."
“As the author of Corwin's bestselling book, Science Formative Assessment?75 Practical Strategies for Linking Assessment, Instruction, and Learning (P. Keeley, 2005), I am often asked to write a similar book that focuses on instructional strategies. The simple answer is there is no need for me to do so. This book serves that very purpose and is a wonderful companion to Science Formative Assessment. After all, instruction and assessment are two sides of the same coin?you can’t have one without the other?they are inextricably linked and complement each other.”
"Concise and well-defined strategies can be readily adapted to various learning styles and are designed to enhance critical and higher level thinking skills and help facilitators move from traditional to inquiry-based teaching methods. This is a valuable resource for in-service training on all levels."
This book lacks the depth and focus needed to be useful in the courses that I teach.
