Exemplary Science for Resolving Societal Challenges.

Yager, Robert, Ed.

ISBN 10: 1936137127 / ISBN 13: 9781936137121

Published by NSTA Press, Arlington, VA, 2010

About this Item

xiii + 265 pp. Rubber-staped on half title page.

Seller Inventory # 31642

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Exemplary Science for Resolving Societal Challenges.
• Publisher: NSTA Press, Arlington, VA
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1936137127
• ISBN 13: 9781936137121
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science

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Synopsis

Amid a flurry of national standards and high-stakes assessments, it’s easy to overlook the curiosity and invention that is inherent to science and that should be central to any science lesson plan. Similarly, the connections between what students learn in the classroom and the issues facing our society are often lost in the race to cover the content. The National Science Education Standards goals that are emphasized in this volume focus on how to successfully draw on personal and societal problems in the classroom to illustrate the use and understanding of science for all learners. Editor Robert Yager and his extraordinary team of co-authors offer exciting and diverse case study examples of new, research-based, and proven strategies that are sure to provide educators with a road map as they strive to reform and reinvigorate their classrooms. As with all of the Exemplary Science titles, this book provides resources, ideas, and case studies to stimulate science education faculties across the country to begin substantive discussions that will drive them to re-embrace curiosity, invention, inquiry, and societal connection in the classroom and move them toward exemplary science instruction.

About the Author

A prolific author, Dr. Yager devoted his life to teaching, writing, and advocating on behalf of science education worldwide. He served as president of multiple science education organizations and academies, received multiple awards and recognitions, and received the Iowa Governor’s Science Medal in 1990. He chaired nearly 140 doctoral dissertation committees, nurturing an entire new generation of science educators. Working with former students throughout the world, Dr. Yager helped influence international approaches to science education.

Robert Yager was a philanthropist and supported the University of Iowa Foundation, UNI Foundation, science education organizations, local theatres, the University of Iowa Diversity Committee, and the Iowa Children’s Museum. He established a charitable trust that will continue his philanthropic efforts and Yager scholars far into the future.