Informal Learning and Field Trips: Engaging Students in Standards-Based Experiences Across the K-5 Curriculum - Softcover

Melber, Leah M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412949807 ISBN 13: 9781412949804

Publisher: Corwin, 2007

Synopsis

The author shows teachers how to incorporate constructivist philosophy and inquiry-based learning techniques for standards-aligned, off-site learning experiences and provides guidelines for developing corresponding classroom activities.

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About the Author

Leah M. Melber, Ph.D. has nearly 20 years experience within informal and formal science education. She holds a BA in Zoology, an MA in education together with a multiple subject teaching credential for the state of California, and a Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Southern California. She has presented widely on inquiry-based instruction and effective methods of connecting with cultural institutions such as museums. In addition to numerous journal articles she has written on this topic, she has recently published a book titled “Informal Learning and Field Trips”. She was awarded the 2001 Informal Educator Award through the California Science Teachers Association. She joined the staff of Lincoln Park Zoo in December of 2008.

Review

"A highly accessible work on all facets of informal learning opportunities that will be of immense value to teachers. The focus on specific content areas is an excellent tool for teachers, and the inclusion of a section related to English Language Learners is especially welcome and unique." Author: Robert Rueda, Professor of Education Published On: 2007-06-04

"This great resource for both teachers and administrators demonstrates how to gain more meaning from field trips and includes rubrics that make it easy to assess student learning. This book proves that just as much, or more, learning can be achieved when not in a classroom setting." Author: Mark Johnson, Principal and Curriculum and Assessment Facilitator Published On: 2007-06-04

"Very useful in providing logistical advice, lesson planning ideas, curricular integration, and Internet resources. The particular attention to methods of implementing constructivist learning for each content area is especially helpful." Author: Pender Kimball, Director Published On: 2007-06-04

"Provides straightforward, thoughtful, necessary information of which all teachers should be aware. The grade level activities with objectives, standards, and procedures are so thorough and easy to follow that they are a godsend to busy teachers." Author: Kael Sagheer, Former Teacher Published On: 2007-06-04

"A solid resource for educators and professionals to helping K-5 students get the most out of a field trip. Step-by-step procedures, a wealth of resources, and wisdom garnered from hands-on, practical experience make for an invaluable supplement to any K-5 teacher′s reference collection." Author: Library Bookwatch, March 2008 Published On: 2008-04-24

"An excellent set of interrelated lesson plans using field trips as a foundation for exploring new experiences." Author: The Bookwatch, June 2008 Published On: 2008-07-15

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1412949807
• ISBN 13: 9781412949804
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160