How Students Learn Science In The Classroom

How Students Learn: Science in the Classroombuilds on the discoveries detailed in the best-selling How People Learn. Now these findings are presented in a way that teachers can use immediately, to revitalize their work in the classroom for even greater effectiveness. Organized for utility, the book explores how the principles of learning can be applied in science at three levels: elementary, middle, and high school. Leading educators explain in detail how they developed successful curricula and teaching approaches, presenting strategies that serve as models for curriculum development and classroom instruction. Their recounting of personal teaching experiences lends strength and warmth to this volume. This book discusses how to build straightforward science experiments into true understanding of scientific principles. It also features illustrated suggestions for classroom activities.National Research Council (U.S.), Committee on How People Learn, A Targeted Report for Teachers Staff is the author of 'How Students Learn Science In The Classroom', published 2005 under ISBN 9780309089500 and ISBN 0309089506.