Sensemaking in Elementary Science Supporting Teacher Learning

You must be logged in to access this title.

Sign up now

Already a member? Log in

Synopsis

Grounded in empirical research, this book offers concrete pathways to direct attention towards elementary science teaching that privileges sensemaking, rather than isolated activities and vocabulary. Outlining a clear vision for this shift using research-backed tools, pedagogies, and practices to support teacher learning and development, this edited volume reveals how teachers can best engage in teaching that supports meaningful learning and understanding in elementary science classrooms.
Divided into three sections, this book demonstrates the skills, knowledge bases, and research-driven practices necessary to make a fundamental shift towards a focus on students’ ideas and reasoning, and covers topics such as:

An introduction to sensemaking in elementary science;
Positioning students at the center of sensemaking;
Planning and enacting investigation-based science discussions;
Designing a practice-based elementary teacher education program;
Reflections on science teacher education and professional development for reform-based elementary science.
In line with current reform efforts, including the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Sensemaking in Elementary Science is the perfect resource for graduate students and researchers in science education, elementary education, teacher education, and STEM education looking to explore effective practice, approaches, and development within the elementary science classroom.

Book details

Series:
Teaching and Learning in Science Series
Author:
Elizabeth A. Davis, Carla Zembal-Saul, Sylvie M. Kademian
ISBN:
9780429761195
Related ISBNs:
9780429426513, 9781138386945, 9781138386945, 9781138386952, 9781138386952
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2019-11-04
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2020
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Education, Nonfiction, Science, Technology