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Becoming a better science teacher : 8 steps to high quality instruction and student achievement

With this simple guide, teachers can analyze their existing curriculum and instruction against a rubric of indicators of critical characteristics, related standards, concept development, and teaching strategies to develop students' scientific literacy at the highest levels. Every chapter includes charts, sample lesson ideas, reflection and discussion prompts, and more, to help teachers expand their capacity for success. --From publisher's description
eBook, English, ©2006
Corwin Press, Thousand Oaks, Calif., ©2006
1 online resource (xxi, 190 pages : illustrations)
9781412926614, 1412926610
1330348552
On the shoulders of giants
Defining high quality science teaching
The role of science standards
Creating a context for meaningful learning
Methods, strategies, and best practices for high quality instruction
Tools for thinking and meaning
Assessments to guide instruction
Safe, supportive, and challenging environments for learning
Eight steps to high quality instruction and student achievement
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