Science Stories: Using Case Studies to Teach Critical Thinking
Stories put "flesh and blood" on the scientific method and provide an inside look at scientists in action. Case studies deepen scientific understanding, sharpen critical-thinking skills, and help students see how science relates to their lives. In Science Stories, Clyde Freeman Herreid, Nancy A. Schiller, and Ky F. Herreid have organized case studies into categories such as historical cases, science and the media, and ethics and the scientific process.
Foreign Language Teaching in Asia and Beyond: Current Perspectives and Future Directions (Studies in Second and Foreign Language Education)
This two part book focuses on the science and art of foreign language teaching in Asia and beyond. Part 1, "Theoretical foundation and research", examines theoretical and empirical research that has or will shape language teaching. Studies draw from work in linguistics and second language acquisition research. "Classroom practice and evaluation studies", part 2, turns to new and innovative developments in curricular and classroom practice, using qualitative and quantitative approaches and drawing from theoretical research in part one.
Building Literacy in Social Studies: Strategies for Improving Comprehension and Critical Thinking
Summary: Preparing students to be active, informed, literate citizens is one of the primary functions of public schools. But how can students become engaged citizens if they can t read, let alone understand, their social studies texts? What can educators--and social studies teachers in particular--do to help students develop the knowledge, skills, and motivation to become engaged in civic life? Building Literacy in Social Studies addresses this question by presenting both the underlying concepts and the research-based techniques that teachers can use to engage students and build the skills they need to become successful readers, critical thinkers, and active citizens.
Exclusively for Englishtips.org! Each essay is a separate rtf file! For students and teachers of English! Categories like: Area & Geography, Arts Drama & Film, Bibliography, Educational Studies and others!
Content leveled readers teach social studies concepts, vocabulary, and reading skills – at each student’s reading level – and allow students to read and explore the wonders of nonfiction. Social Studies leveled readers deliver world and American history, geography, etc content to help address the individual needs of all students. Below-level (green), On-level (yellow), and Advanced (blue) selections give all students additional reading experiences and teach social studies content at different levels to spark student curiosity and create eager learners.
