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The authors provide practical, research-informed, guidelines and detailed lesson plans that improve learning of chemical, physical, biological, and Earth & space sciences. The context for learning is the myriad of exciting opportunities provided by informal science institutions such as zoos, museums, space centers and the outdoors. Many such institutions seek to educate the public and inspire budding scientists. Visits outside school help students relate science to everyday life, providing strong motivation to learn science for all abilities. This book shows the key to making such visits effective, is when they are linked to classroom learning using a learning management system, drawing upon modern students’ fascination with digital technologies and mobile devices.
Price: $62.00
Pages: 112
Publisher: Brill
Imprint: Brill
Publication Date:
26 September 2019
ISBN: 9789004411753
Format: Paperback
"The need to enhance the quality of the learning of science that takes place in formal educational contexts (schools) is now recognised world-wide. The value of other contexts as such- for example, museums, zoos, botanical gardens, and computer-based access to these- are gradually being identified and their contribution to the learning in formal contexts established. At the same time, the descriptors of the learning that may take place- free-choice, non-formal, informal – are being refined. This plethora of opportunities places great demands on science teachers, who have to address definite learning objectives in particular subjects –normally physics, chemistry, biology, earth science- and with specific groups of students. This volume gives practical advice, based on research, to teachers on how this may best be done. By using that advice, teachers will most effectively prepare students for the multi-model world in which the social media play an increasing part."
- John K. Gilbert, Professor Emeritus, The University of Reading
- John K. Gilbert, Professor Emeritus, The University of Reading
Sandhya Devi Coll, Ph.D., works for the World Health Organization as a Technical Officer, promoting national health education. She is a passionate and highly experienced secondary school science teacher. Her research focusses on innovative use of digital technologies to enhance learning outside schools.
Richard K. Coll, Ph.D., Sc.Ed.D., is Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Education at The University of the South Pacific. He has authored more than 250 scholarly articles. His research focusses on cooperative and science education.
Richard K. Coll, Ph.D., Sc.Ed.D., is Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Education at The University of the South Pacific. He has authored more than 250 scholarly articles. His research focusses on cooperative and science education.