Ambitious Science Teaching

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Transform your science classroom with research-proven teaching practices that engage every student and drive deep learning. Winner of Choice's 2018 Outstanding Academic Title, Ambitious Science Teaching delivers a comprehensive framework that empowers K-12 science educators to create rigorous, equitable instruction for students from all backgrounds. This practical guide bridges the gap between educational research and classroom reality, offering proven strategies currently transforming science education in schools nationwide. Whether you're a new teacher seeking foundational practices or a veteran educator looking to revitalize your approach, this book provides the concrete tools and techniques needed to elevate student engagement, thinking, and achievement across all science subjects and grade levels. Key Features and Benefits: Four Core Teaching Practices Framework – Master planning for big ideas, eliciting student thinking, supporting conceptual change, and building evidence-based explanations with step-by-step guidance and real classroom examples Equity-Focused "Opportunity to Learn" Strategies – Implement research-backed scaffolding techniques that ensure all students, regardless of background, can access and succeed in rigorous science content Real Classroom Transcripts & Student Work Samples – Learn from actual teacher-student dialogues and see how expert educators think through complex instructional decisions in the moment Productive Classroom Discourse Techniques – Build students' scientific argumentation and modeling skills through structured talk protocols that deepen understanding and engagement Practical Tools & Routines – Access ready-to-use resources and teaching routines developed through extensive work with both preservice and experienced teachers Ready to revolutionize your science teaching and unlock every student's potential? Add Ambitious Science Teaching to your professional library today and start implementing these game-changing practices in your classroom tomorrow.
ASIN: 1682531627
VSKU: DBV.1682531627.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Thompson, Jessica|Windschitl, Mark|Braaten, Melissa
Binding: Paperback
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