Secrets to Success for Science Teachers

Ellen Kottler editor Victoria B Costa editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc

Published:26th May '09

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Secrets to Success for Science Teachers cover

"This book isn′t just for new teachers! Even after years as a science teacher, this book gave me suggestions to use right away in my classroom."
—Regina Brinker, Science Teacher
Christensen Middle School, Livermore, CA

Create a science classroom that fosters a creative learning community and leads to success!

From successfully setting up a classroom to achieving meaningful instruction, science teachers face a variety of challenges unique to their practice every day. This easy-to-read guide provides new and seasoned teachers with practical ideas, strategies, and insights to help address essential topics in effective science teaching, including emphasizing inquiry, building literacy, implementing technology, using a wide variety of science resources, and maintaining student safety.

Aligned with current science standards, this guide helps teachers streamline their efforts, organize their work, and set the stage for outstanding instruction and enthusiastic student participation. Other features include:

  • Practical examples, snapshots of moments in the history of science, and Web references
  • A compilation of professional development activities
  • Checklists to rate curricula and textbooks
  • Guidance on networking with colleagues and establishing relationships with families

By leveraging this book′s rich resources, science teachers will discover how to turn their classrooms into thriving environments for learning.

“This book is a phenomenal text for a preservice teacher. It has so many ideas that, as one gains experience, there might be others to explore as time goes on.” -- Sally Koczan, Science Specialist
“This book is a valuable tool for the science teacher or administrator with the serious task of integrating all the forces required to provide solid science curriculum and teaching. The authors leave no stone unturned in the quest to provide a working map for science teachers of all levels.” -- Darleen Horton, Science Lab Teacher
“This book isn’t just for new teachers! Even after years as a science teacher, this book gave me suggestions to use right away in my classroom and to keep on track with teaching and inspiring my students.” -- Regina Brinker, Science Teacher

ISBN: 9781412966269

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 480g

296 pages