Teaching and Learning Astronomy : Effective Strategies for Educators Worldwide
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'... its contents come from many authors speaking on many topics with diverse writing styles and levels. ... included subjects range from sources for astronomy educational research articles to how to deal with pseudoscience. The authors speak on novel classroom activities unique to their location, and they talk about national and international studies. ... What makes this book special is the care that has gone into articulating why astronomy education is important and why it is necessary to better train and support preservice and in-service science teachers. ... This book is a must-have for anyone working to add astronomy to any curriculum or to persuade funders to invest in science education. ... This isn't a beginner's book on astronomy education, but it is a book that will give the experienced astronomy educator some novel activities, new resource lists, and well-argued reasons to introduce astronomy to as many minds as possible.' Astronomy Education Review
Book Description
Based on papers and posters presented by experts at a Special Session of the International Astronomical Union, this volume highlights the many places for astronomy in the curriculum. It covers relevant education research and "best practice"; strategies for pre-service and in-service teacher education; the use of the Internet and other technologies; and the role that planetariums, observatories, science centers, and organizations can play. It concludes by addressing how the teaching and learning of astronomy can be improved worldwide.
Teaching and Learning Astronomy : Effective Strategies for Educators Worldwide
Teaching and Learning Astronomy: Effective Strategies for Educators Worldwide,Jay Pasachoff,John Percy,Cambridge University Press,052184262X,Astronomy - General,Education,Science,Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology,Astronomy,Science / Astronomy,Teaching of a specific subject
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