Synopsis
Children want to explore, dig, build, play, and wonder. To do this they need to touch, feel, see, observe, listen, manipulate, plan, and create. How does a teacher build and maintain a learning environment that will help students investigate meaningful questions? How does a teacher plan and manage ongoing investigations? How does a teacher use resources to bring learning to life? Through investigations, teachers can allow students to explore concepts and develop understanding while maintaining the integrity of the curriculum. In The Power of Investigating, we invite you to explore the promise that investigations offer when exploring student and teacher questions.
About the Authors
Ms. McGough has taught for more than 20 years, working with students from preschool through fifth grade. She currently teaches at Valley Oak Elementary, in Fresno, California. She has also worked as an adjunct faculty member and a master teacher preparing new teacher candidates for California State University, Fresno. Her teaching has been recognized with the Crystal Award in her district, and she is a California state finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching. Ms. McGough’ s academic background includes a BS in education and an MEd in gifted education. She is currently pursuing a PhD in science education. Ms. McGough works as a leader in professional development and serves on the curriculum design team for her school district. She served on the NSTA Preschool and Elementary committee and has published in the NSTA journal Science and Children.
Dr. Nyberg has taught for more than 30 years as an educator of students ranging from preschool to graduate school. Dr. Nyberg currently works as an elementary science and technology teacher educator at California State University, Fresno. Her teaching has been recognized through a number of awards and features, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching, the National Science Foundation Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics and Science, the Disney Channel Salutes the American Teacher, and the PBS ScienceLine (Public Broadcasting System) and Learning Science Through Inquiry television series. Businesses have also acknowledged her work, awarding her the OMSI/Techtronix Award for Excellence in Teaching and the American Electronics Association Award for Science Teacher of the Year. Dr. Nyberg’ s academic background includes a BA in biology, a BS in education, an MS in education, and a PhD in curriculum and instruction. She has served as a board member for NSTA’ s Preschool and Elementary Division and its Preservice Teacher Preparation Division. In addition, she has served on a number of advisory boards, including those of PBS and the Children’ s Television Workshop for the television show Sesame Street. Dr. Nyberg has worked as a leader in professional development. She has written and edited books, articles, and grants in the areas of science education and communication, including an award-winning book, How To Talk So Kids Can Learn (Scribner 1995), which focuses on communication strategies that teachers and parents may use to optimize learning.
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