Brain-Compatible Science [Paperback]

Gain fresh insights for teaching, learning, and assessing knowledge of critical science concepts through the exploration of research-based practices for science education.

Gain fresh insights for teaching, learning, and assessing knowledge of critical science concepts through the exploration of research-based practices for science education.

Very useful to K12 classroom teachers and pre-service teachers. The examples, vignettes, cases, and stories are powerful, and the lesson plans are well done and easy to use.

A model of science instruction that promotes deep understanding of processes and principles, meaningful transfer of learning to new settings, and a positive attitude toward the role of science and technology in society that will help todays students develop into tomorrows informed decision makers. Listing of Figures
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Introduction: Envisioning a New Paradigm for Science Education
I. Chaos Theory
1. Fractals: A Metaphor for Constructivism, Patterns, and Perspective
2. Iteration: A Metaphor for Change in Science Curriculum and Information Management
3. Sensitive Dependence on Initial Conditions: A Metaphor for Change in Gender Equity and Diversity
4. Strange Attractors, Phase Space, and Phase Portraits: A Metaphor for Change in Learning Environments and Habits of Mind
5. Bifurcations and Period Doubling: A Metaphor Featuring Choices, Joy, and Surprise
6. Turbulence: A Changing Perspective of Discipline and Classroom Management
II. New Science Principles: Implications of New Science Principles for Science Education
7. A New Look at Evolutionary Biologyl³4