{"product_id":"sensemaking-in-elementary-science","title":"Sensemaking in Elementary Science","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrounded in empirical research, this book offers concrete pathways to direct attention towards elementary science teaching that privileges sensemaking, rather than isolated activities and vocabulary. Outlining a clear vision for this shift using research-backed tools, pedagogies, and practices to support teacher learning and development, this edited volume reveals how teachers can best engage in teaching that supports meaningful learning and understanding in elementary science classrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivided into three sections, this book demonstrates the skills, knowledge bases, and research-driven practices necessary to make a fundamental shift towards a focus on students’ ideas and reasoning, and covers topics such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to sensemaking in elementary science;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositioning students at the center of sensemaking;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning and enacting investigation-based science discussions;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigning a practice-based elementary teacher education program;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflections on science teacher education and professional development for reform-based elementary science.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn line with current reform efforts, including the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), \u003ci\u003eSensemaking in Elementary Science\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect resource for graduate students and researchers in science education, elementary education, teacher education, and STEM education looking to explore effective practice, approaches, and development within the elementary science classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256942088536,"sku":"9781138386945","price":192.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781138386945_7bcc57c6-f05c-48e4-8d7b-74fe31b32e78.jpg?v=1768329027","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/sensemaking-in-elementary-science","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}