{"product_id":"tips-for-the-science-teacher","title":"Tips for the Science Teacher","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"An authoritative, research-based, thoroughly up-to-date and readable review of the best available techniques for science instruction.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert J. Sternberg\u003c\/b\u003e, IBM Professor of Psychology and Education\u003cbr\u003e  Director, Center for the Psychology of Abilities, Competencies and Expertise (PACE Center)\u003cbr\u003e  Yale University\u003cbr\u003e  New Haven, CT\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Teachers are starved for this kind of presentation of information. The format of the book is very appealing, with a unique blend of research, practical applications and the voices of experience addressing \"pitfalls.\" Its specific tips are targeted, focused and clearly presented.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eKaren Charles\u003c\/b\u003e, Math and Science Program Specialist\u003cbr\u003e  Eisenhower Consortium at SERVE\u003cbr\u003e  Greensboro, NC\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This book makes effective science teaching strategies readily available, truly at your fingertips. I really appreciated the organization, especially the ′what the research says′ component.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeslie C. Gushwa,\u003c\/b\u003e Science Department Chair\u003cbr\u003e  1998 San Diego County Teacher of the Year\u003cbr\u003e  San Dieguito Academy\u003cbr\u003e  Encinitas, CA\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Principals and lead teachers at all levels will find this valuable information useful as they work with their colleagues in professional development.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eRaymond J. Dagenais, Ed.D.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003eScience Curriculum and Assessment Leader\u003cbr\u003e  Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy\u003cbr\u003e  Aurora, IL\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"It is refreshing to have valuable research synthesized into user-friendly tips. It should be mandatory for all science teachers, new and veteran.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Margaret Just\u003c\/b\u003e, Research Scientist\u003cbr\u003e  University of California, San Diego\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This book is perfect for busy educators—its succinct sections make it a particularly useable reference tool.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeanelle Bland\u003c\/b\u003e, Assistant Professor, Science Education\u003cbr\u003e  Eastern Connecticut State University\u003cbr\u003e  Willimantic, CT\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eScience for real classrooms! Apply the latest research with these easy how-to′s!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEducational research is an unparalleled source for valuable insights into successful science instruction if, and only if, the cryptic results can be translated into classroom applications. In this clear-cut guide, Hartman and Glasgow decipher the latest research and provide a blueprint for implementing best practices that foster effective science learning and professional development. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll facets of a scientific instructional program are explored, including emotional and social aspects of science learning, the use of technology and assessments in the classroom, the development of students′ critical thinking and learning skills, and informal science learning. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBy creating an accessible bridge between theoretical research and real classroom practices, this invaluable reference tool empowers science teachers with critical information that can vastly improve overall performance. Key highlights include:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStraightforward translation of educational research into useful findings that can be easily integrated into the classroom \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMore than 90 practical tactics that are adapted from educational, psychological, and sociological studies and critiques \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUser-friendly format featuring four concise and informative discussion points with each strategy provided—\"What the Research Says,\" \"Classroom Applications,\" \"Precautions and Pitfalls,\" and \"The References\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Authors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHope J. 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