Engaging Minds in Science and Math Classrooms: The Surprising Power of Joy, Feb/2014
| Author(s) | Eric Brunsell, Michelle A. Fleming, Michael F. Opitz, Michael P. Ford |
| ISBN10 | 1416617264 |
| ISBN13 | 9781416617266 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Pages | 64 |
| Year Publish | 2014 February |
Synopsis
It's hard to motivate students to learn science and math when they can't envision themselves as scientists or mathematicians. This book that explains exactly how you can overcome that problem and build your students' interest and independent learning in these subjects. Using the framework introduced in the ASCD book Engaging Minds in the Classroom: The Surprising Power of Joy, the authors describe how you can foster student engagement during your science and mathematics teaching. Explore the factors that lead to joyful learning in these subjects. And discover project ideas—from schoolwide events to classroom activities—that help your students focus on understanding concepts rather than simply earning a grade. This is an ideal guide for addressing the current emphasis on college and career readiness in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) studies.
About The Authors:
Eric Brunsell is associate professor of science education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and coordinator of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. He is a former high school science teacher and has been on the leadership team of several state and federal grant projects related to science and literacy, elementary science and mathematics, and science education leadership. Brunsell has provided professional development sessions and presentations throughout the United States and in Croatia, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates. Brunsell may be reached at brunsele@uwosh.edu.
Michelle A. Fleming is assistant professor of science and mathematics education in the Department of Teacher Education at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses. Fleming is a former elementary and middle school teacher and enjoys collaborating with teachers and educational researchers across the country. She provides consulting and external program evaluation services and actively presents at local, state, national, and international conferences. Fleming is particularly interested in the equity and access issues around science and mathematics education, as well as students' and teachers' attitudes and perceptions of the nature of these disciplines. She may be contacted at michelle.fleming@wright.edu.
