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From Snorkelers to Scuba Divers in the Elementary Science Classroom - Book Cover

From Snorkelers to Scuba Divers in the Elementary Science Classroom

Strategies and Lessons That Move Students Toward Deeper Learning
By: John Taylor Almarode, Ann M. Miller

Foreword by John V. Antonetti

From Snorkelers to Scuba Divers in the Elementary Science Classroom: Strategies and Lessons That Move Students Toward Deeper Learning

By John Almarode and Ann M. Miller.

Through lesson plans, professional development tasks and classroom examples, From Snorkelers to Scuba Divers provides the framework for encouraging elementary students toward a lasting interest in science.

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From Snorkelers to Scuba Divers in the Elementary Science Classroom - Book Cover
Product Details
  • Grade Level: PreK-4
  • ISBN: 9781506353647
  • Published By: Corwin
  • Year: 2017
  • Page Count: 208
  • Publication date: November 24, 2017
Price: $39.95
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Description

Description

Inspire a deep and lasting love of science in young students

The way students view scientific knowledge is largely dependent on their early experiences with science instruction. With so much attention paid to student performance relative to the rest of the world, it is imperative for science teachers to engage elementary learners in ways that foster prolonged interest, deep conceptual understanding, and success in middle and high school as well as beyond.

Combining the latest findings in the science of learning with student- and teacher-tested techniques, From Snorkelers to Scuba Divers provides the framework essential for encouraging students to shed their snorkels and plunge into the world of science. Readers will find:

  • Evidence-based, research-driven strategies that encourage both deep thinking and conceptual understanding
  • Classroom examples that demonstrate each aspect of the standards-based instructional framework in action
  • Professional development tasks that provide teachers with support in implementing strategies for students at all levels, from surface to deep

This teacher-friendly resource is invaluable for preparing learners to approach science with creativity, confidence, and insight.

Author(s)

Author(s)

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John Taylor Almarode

Dr. John Almarode is a bestselling author and an Associate Professor of Education at James Madison University. He was awarded the inaugural Sarah Miller Luck Endowed Professorship in 2015 and received an Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia in 2021. Before his academic career, John started as a mathematics and science teacher in Augusta County, Virginia. As an author, John has written multiple educational books focusing on science and mathematics, and he has co-created a new framework for developing, implementing, and sustaining professional learning communities called PLC+. Dr. Almarode's work has been presented to the US Congress, the Virginia Senate, and the US Department of Education. One of his recent projects includes developing the Distance Learning Playbook for College and University Instruction in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Continuing his collaborative work with colleagues on what works best in teaching and learning, How Tutoring Works, Visible Learning in Early Childhood, and How Learning Works, all with Corwin Press, were released in 2021.


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Ann M. Miller

Ann M. Miller has had the privilege of working as an educator and staff developer for many years. She is currently the Coordinator of Elementary Instruction and Professional development K-12 for Waynesboro Public Schools. Ann began her career teaching Special Education for Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES in Cayuga County, New York. She focused her efforts on emotionally disturbed students before making a successful transition to the position of Instructional Specialist. Ann became a member of an elite team of staff development leaders where her enthusiasm, knowledge and approachable style helped to develop strong productive learning communities within nine different school divisions. Her extensive knowledge about teaching, student engagement and how children learn has provided a strong instructional foundation needed to design, facilitate and implement relevant and meaningful learning opportunities for a wide range of audiences. Ann truly loves her career but she would be the first to tell you how truly blessed she is to have a loving and supportive husband, three caring children, and four terrific grandchildren. Everyone should be so lucky

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

FOREWORD


ACKNOWLEDGMENTS


ABOUT THE AUTHORS


INTRODUCTION


Chapter 1: WHAT IS A SNORKELER, AND WHAT IS A SCUBA DIVER?

Chapter 2: WHAT DOES THE JOURNEY FROM SNORKELING TO SCUBA DIVING LOOK LIKE?

Chapter 3: FROM SNORKELERS TO SCUBA DIVERS: STEP #1—ACQUIRING HIGH QUALITY INFORMATION

Chapter 4: PREPARING FOR THE DIVE: BUILDING AND ACTIVATING BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE

Chapter 5: FROM SNORKELERS TO SCUBA DIVERS: PICKING THE DIVING ENVIRONMENT, STEP #2—EVIDENCE-BASED MODELS OF INSTRUCTION

Chapter 6: NAVIGATING THE DIVING ENVIRONMENT: EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES

Chapter 7: FROM SNORKELERS TO SCUBA DIVERS: PREPARING FOR THE NEXT DIVE, STEP #3—FOCUS ON LEARNING, NOT JUST PERFORMANCE

Chapter 8: THE VIEW FROM THE BOAT: SUPPORTING THE JOURNEY FROM SNORKELING TO SCUBA DIVING

REFERENCES


INDEX


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