Teaching and Learning Astronomy: Effective Strategies for Educators Worldwide

Edited by Jay Pasachoff , John Percy

ISBN 10: 052184262X / ISBN 13: 9780521842624

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2005

About this Item

This volume highlights astronomy in the curriculum, and addresses how the teaching and learning of astronomy can be improved worldwide. Editor(s): Pasachoff, Jay M.; Percy, J. R. Num Pages: 284 pages, 69 b/w illus. BIC Classification: JNU; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 247 x 174 x 17. Weight in Grams: 73. . 2005. Illustrated. hardcover. . . . .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Teaching and Learning Astronomy: Effective Strategies for Educators Worldwide
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052184262X
• ISBN 13: 9780521842624
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Based on papers and posters presented by experts at a Special Session of the International Astronomical Union, this volume highlights the many places for astronomy in the curriculum. It covers relevant education research and "best practice"; strategies for pre-service and in-service teacher education; the use of the Internet and other technologies; and the role that planetariums, observatories, science centers, and organizations can play. It concludes by addressing how the teaching and learning of astronomy can be improved worldwide.

About the Authors

Jay Pasachoff is a Field Memorial Professor of Astronomy at Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, and President of the International Astronomical Union Commission on Education and Development.

John Percy is a Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics, and of Science Education, at the University of Toronto, Canada. He is a past President of the International Astronomical Union Commission on Education and Development.