This book examines ways in which beliefs and values interact with science and science teaching. It looks at some of the spiritual, moral, social and cultural contexts within which science has developed and considers how these factors can affect the choice of scientific theory. Various historical s…
Despite the power of words to move minds, appreciating the written or spoken word is rarely thought to be the essence of teaching and learning science and much more effort goes into organizing practical work. There is an exaggerated confidence in the value of the direct experience of things as oppos…
Foundations of Early Childhood Education is designed to help improve the quality of early care and education programs through training teachers in the latest research and best practices. It features skill-building with a solid theoretical base and provides students with an overview of early childhoo…
This text was specifically designed with student success as a top priority and to simplify the career planning process. It provides necessary information and support to help career-seekers reach their objectives and succeed beyond what they might have thought possible. Each chapter covers vital topi…
Elementary Classroom Management: Lessons from Research and Practice is a comprehensive guide to classroom management, presenting proven, tried-and-true methods for designing classroom environments where elementary school students can succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. This updated, str…
This text continues to focus on the dominant political, philosophical, and cultural ideologies of each historical era. The authors use a variety of pedagogical methods to tell an engaging historical story about school and society that will encourage students to create an educational philosophy of th…
