Sensemaking in Elementary Science - Supporting Teacher Learning (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Teaching and Learning in Science Series
Release date:	November 2019
First published:	2020
Editors:	Elizabeth A. Davis • Carla Zembal-Saul • Sylvie M. Kademian
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-38695-2
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching skills & techniques Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching of a specific subject Books > Children's & Educational > Science > General Books > Social sciences > Education > Schools > Primary / junior schools Books > Children's Fiction & Fun Promotions
LSN:	1-138-38695-2
Barcode:	9781138386952

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