Who's the New Kid in Chemistry?
Author | : John D. Butler |
Publisher | : University Press of America |
Total Pages | : 315 |
Release | : 2013-12-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780761862307 |
ISBN-13 | : 0761862307 |
Rating | : 4/5 (07 Downloads) |
Download or read book Who's the New Kid in Chemistry? written by John D. Butler and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2013-12-12 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who’s the New Kid in Chemistry? offers an unprecedented look at student engagement and teacher best practices through the eyes of an educational researcher enrolled as a public high school student. Over the course of seventy-nine consecutive days, John D. Butler participates in and observes Rhode Island 2013 Teacher of the Year Jessica M. Waters’s high school chemistry class, documenting his experiences as they unfold. Who’s the New Kid in Chemistry? is a compelling example of what can be accomplished when an educational researcher and teacher collaborate in the classroom. This work includes a discussion on flexible homework assignments, data-driven instruction, and thirty teacher best practices. This book is an invaluable resource for teachers across all content areas, masters and doctoral research method classes, and future Teachers of the Year.