Engaging minds in science and math classrooms : the surprising power of joy

Title
Engaging minds in science and math classrooms : the surprising power of joy

Personal Author EPSB
Eric, Brunsell

Summary
Daily decisions about how to incorporate creativity, choice, and autonomy-integral components of engagement-can build students' self-efficacy, keep them motivated, and strengthen their identities as scientists and mathematicians. Acknowledging that many students-particularly girls and students of color-do not see themselves as mathematicians and scientists, the authors provide a series of suggested activities that are aligned with standards and high expectations to engage and motivate all learners. Given the current focus on encouraging students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) studies, this book is a welcome addition to every teacher's reference collection.--Publisher's description.

Other Title
Engaging minds in science & math classrooms

Year Published
2014

Physical Description
vi, 65 p. : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Contents
Understanding joyful learning in science and math -- Evaluating and assessing joyful learning -- Implementing joyful learning in science and math -- Using joyful learning to support education initiatives.

Subject
Science -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
 
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
 
Science -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
 
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
 
Sciences -- Étude et enseignement (Primaire)
 
Mathématiques -- Étude et enseignement (Primaire)
 
Sciences -- Étude et enseignement (École moyenne)
 
Mathématiques -- Étude et enseignement (École moyenne)

Added Author
Opitz, Michael F,
 
Ford, Michael P,
 
Fleming, Michelle A,

Summary
Daily decisions about how to incorporate creativity, choice, and autonomy-integral components of engagement-can build students' self-efficacy, keep them motivated, and strengthen their identities as scientists and mathematicians. Acknowledging that many students-particularly girls and students of color-do not see themselves as mathematicians and scientists, the authors provide a series of suggested activities that are aligned with standards and high expectations to engage and motivate all learners. Given the current focus on encouraging students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) studies, this book is a welcome addition to every teacher's reference collection.--Publisher's description.

ISBN
9781416617266

Publisher
Alexandria, Virginia : ASCD, [2014]
 
©2014


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Johnny BrightTR 372.35 BRUTeacher resource31455000200146Teacher Materials