This unique collection of chapters takes the reader on a tour to explore innovative preservice and inservice teacher education practices from many regions of the United States, Canada and the world. Each of the chapters offers an authentic, documentary account of successful initiatives that break the traditional mold of teacher education.Section I presents unique preservice teacher preparation programs and initiatives. These chapters offer compelling ideas to readers who seek chang...

Science can be tough but that doesn't mean it can't be made fun for kids to understand. It all depends on the presentation of the subject. In this case, it's all about the combination of texts, examples and images. Because your child will be asked to answer a lot examples, true understanding will take root. Secure a copy now!

Did you know that your ears are one of a kind? They don’t look like any of the animals you know. They also don’t function like any other living thing. In this book, your child is going to learn what makes the ears special in its ability to catch sound. In particular, discussions will be made on the sound waves and physics. Grab a copy today!

Four books as one pictorially explaining concepts of the origins of our universe, solar system, earth, moon, and life. This is a resource parents and teachers are calling for. Child-friendly and all ages-friendly. Tick full compliance or better with scientific standards. Tick impartation of home truths. Tick evolution but not Darwinism. Tick creationism but not bigoted Young Earthism. Tick versatility may be presented from either a religious or non-religious viewpoint. May be employed simp...

Reflective practice is at the heart of effective teaching, and this book helps you develop into a reflective teacher of Science. Everything you need is here: guidance on developing your analysis and self-evaluation skills, the knowledge of what you are trying to achieve and why, and examples of how experienced teachers deliver successful lessons. It includes advice about obtaining your first teaching post, and about continuing professional development.The book shows you how to plan...

Did the title catch your fifth grader’s attention? Good, because that’s how physics is discussed in this book. By making otherwise difficult concepts easy to understand, your child will be breezing through the subject in as little time as possible. Buy a copy of this edutaining book today!

This book discusses the Laws of Motion and how they are applied in practical situations. Contrary to what most believe, physics can be made easy to understand by using the right educational resources. This book is composed of child-friendly texts that break down complex concepts into easy sentences. Images are also included to attract the attention. Secure a copy of this book today!

"An excellent guide for integrating new developments in cognitive neuroscience research with an appropriate 21st-century elementary science curriculum. Susan J. Kovalik′s pioneering Highly Effective Teaching (HET) model has continually evolved for more than 30 years."—Robert Sylwester, Emeritus Professor of EducationUniversity of Oregon"This is a book to savor. The content is a woven tapestry: many colorful threads elucidate ideas based in sound research. Mar...

A Creative Approach to Teaching Science is filled with exciting and innovative ways to teach and meet the objectives for primary physics, chemistry and biology from Years 1-6.Each idea has been tried and tested, used in the classroom with children of the relevant age range, and all are deep rooted in practical enquiry with clear links to the statutory requirements for primary science.This book is jam-packed full of strategies and ready made ideas with a cre...

With the current emphasis on assessment and data-driven instruction, pre-service teachers rarely get a chance to consider how they will deal with the dilemmas that may surface in their future classrooms. The case studies in this book enable novice educators to consider the possibilities for dealing with issues, but it also provides a process for them to hone their instructional skills, as the book includes information for developing questions and facilitating the case discussions. In this ...

Why is science hard to teach? What types of scientific investigation can you use in the primary classroom?Touching on current curriculum concerns and the wider challenges of developing high-quality science education, this bookis an indispensable overview of important areas of teaching every aspiring primary school teacher needs to understand including: the role of science in the curriculum, communication and literacy in science teaching, science outside the classroom, transitional ...

This book is not only for the future scientists but also for those who think that science is boring or an impossible subject. Your young ones will definitely have a new perspective about science and nature when they see the many edible science experiments featured in this book. You read it right. Science experiments can be edible, colorful and delicious! Get a copy of this book now!