Hard-to-Teach Science Concepts: A Framework to Support 3rd-5th Grade Learners
- ISBN-10
- 1936137453
- ISBN-13
- 9781936137459
- Category
- Education
- Pages
- 273
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- NSTA Press
- Authors
- Susan B. Koba, Carol T. Mitchell
Description
Authors Susan Koba and Carol Mitchell introduce teachers of grades 3OCo5 to their conceptual framework for successful instruction of hard-to-teach science concepts. Their methodology comprises four steps: (1) engage students about their preconceptions and address their thinking; (2) target lessons to be learned; (3) determine appropriate strategies; and (4) use Standards-based teaching that builds on student understandings."
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