Posted on January 26th, 2009 by ASEE
What is science for a child? How do children learn about science and how to do science? Drawing on a vast array of work from neuroscience to classroom observation, Taking Science to School provides a comprehensive picture of what we know about teaching and learning science from kindergarten through eighth grade. By looking at a [...]
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Posted on January 18th, 2009 by ASEE
Summary of a recent report from the National Academies:
Early childhood mathematics is vitally important for young children’s present and future educational success. Research has demonstrated that virtually all young children have the capability to learn and become competent in mathematics. Furthermore, young children enjoy their early informal experiences with mathematics. Unfortunately, many children’s potential in [...]
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Posted on January 4th, 2009 by ASEE
Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments: First Results from TALIS
This survey released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Developing provides the first internationally comparative perspective on the conditions of teaching and learning, based on data from over 70,000 teachers and school principals who represent lower secondary teachers in the 23 participating countries. Click here [...]
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