Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 1262
Book Description
Research in Education
Author: Resources in Education
Author: Why Don't Students Like School?
Author: Daniel T. WillinghamPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470730455
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Easy-to-apply, scientifically-based approaches for engaging students in the classroom Cognitive scientist Dan Willingham focuses his acclaimed research on the biological and cognitive basis of learning. His book will help teachers improve their practice by explaining how they and their students think and learn. It reveals-the importance of story, emotion, memory, context, and routine in building knowledge and creating lasting learning experiences. Nine, easy-to-understand principles with clear applications for the classroom Includes surprising findings, such as that intelligence is malleable, and that you cannot develop "thinking skills" without facts How an understanding of the brain's workings can help teachers hone their teaching skills "Mr. Willingham's answers apply just as well outside the classroom. Corporate trainers, marketers and, not least, parents -anyone who cares about how we learn-should find his book valuable reading." —Wall Street Journal
Questioning Skills, for Teachers
Author: William W. WilenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
This publication reviews the research findings related to the verbal questioning behaviors and practices of teachers. It emphasizes current research related to the impact of questioning practices on student thinking, achievement, and attitudes. This includes questioning techniques and strategies, and approaches to the analysis of classroom questions, Finally, it suggests an approach for teachers to use to gather information on their questioning behaviors in order to improve systematically their questioning practices. (JD)
Teacher Effectiveness
Author: Marjorie PowellPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429995083
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Originally published in 1984, the field of research on teaching had expanded dramatically in the 15 years covered by this bibliography, 1965 to 1980. The expansion had included studies conducted for many purposes. This bibliography contains relevant citations to the research which has been conducted for the purposes of increasing our understanding of the science, art and craft of teaching. The existence of research publications has been documented with relevant reference information and brief annotations; there has been no attempt to evaluate the quality of the studies. A brief perusal of the bibliography provides an indication of the range of topics addressed by these studies and also of the variety of studies within a single topic.
The Study of Primary Education: Classrooms and teaching studies
Author: Brenda LofthousePublisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9781850007371
Category : Education, Elementary
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
These books were compiled to help the professional development of primary school teachers, and represent wholly enlarged, updated and revised editions of the three primary source books published by Falmer Press in 1985.
Case Studies in Classroom Research
Author: Martyn HammersleyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Part of the Open University, M.A. in Education: Classroom studies module.
Teaching Geography in Secondary Schools
Author: Margaret SmithPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134508875
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
This book introduces and explores a broad range of contemporary issues and key ideas and will provide a useful background for those teaching and training this exciting subject.
Learning From Textbooks
Author: Bruce K. BrittonPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136469680
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
It is surprising that there is so little research on textbooks, given their centrality to teaching and learning in elementary and secondary schools. Textbooks have become a focus of political and cultural controversy, advocating a multicultural curriculum that has sparked some vigorous protests. Research is absent in this debate; therefore, questions of legitimate knowledge, the role of textbooks, textbook design, policy selection issues, and economic issues concerning the marketplace are not part of the current debate. Without insights of research on considerate text, mentioning, illustrations and so forth, the current controversy will result in publishers responding to demands for more content not less; thus, textbooks will become compendia of information that on the surface satisfy everyone. This volume demonstrates how research on important issues relative to textbook design can advance our knowledge about what makes textbooks effective learning tools, and thus inform policymakers, publishers, and those involved in textbook selection. Representing pure and applied approaches, researchers present papers on the quality of writing, the role of questions, the role of pictures and illustrations, and the role of auxiliary materials in the design of effective textbooks. The chapters provide insight into research and its application to textbook design and improvement -- stimulating others to follow this lead.
Teaching and Learning in the School Chemistry Laboratory
Author: Avi HofsteinPublisher: Royal Society of Chemistry
ISBN: 1839164727
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
Research into the educational effectiveness of chemistry practical work has shown that the laboratory offers a unique mode of instruction, assessment and evaluation. Laboratory work is an integral and important part of the learning process, used to encourage the development of high order thinking and learning alongside high order learning and thinking skills such as argumentation and metacognition. Authored by renowned experts in the field of chemistry education, this book provides a holistic approach to cover all issues related to learning and teaching in the chemistry laboratory. With sections focused on developing the skill sets of teachers, as well as approaches to supporting students in the laboratory, the book offers a comprehensive look at vicarious instruction methods, teacher and students' roles, and the blend with ICT, simulations, and other effective approaches to practical work. The book concludes with a focus on retrospective issues, followed-up with a look to the future of laboratory learning. A product of nearly fifty years of research, this book will be useful for chemistry teachers, curriculum developers, researchers in chemistry education, and professional development providers.