The New Science Education Leadership: An It-Based Learning Ecology Model (Technology, Education--Connections (Tec)) (Technology, Education--Connections (The TEC Series)) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0807753432 ISBN 13: 9780807753439

Publisher: Teachers College Press, 2012

Synopsis

How can we use new technology to support and educate the science leaders of tomorrow? This unique book describes the design, development, and implementation of an effective science leadership program that promotes collaboration among scientists and science educators, provides authentic research experiences for educators, and facilitates adaptation and evaluation of these experiences for students in secondary and postsecondary classrooms. The information technology used focuses on visualization, simulation, modeling, and analyses of complex data sets. The book also examines program outcomes, including analyses of resulting classroom implementation and impacts on science and education faculty, graduate students, and secondary science teachers and their students. Book Features: An in-depth look at an integrated, problem-based science education leadership program. Guidance for developing science education leaders who can use information technology to transfer current science research into the classroom. A focus on the use of information technology, integrated professional development experiences, and a shared research agenda.

About this title

About the Author

Jane F. Schielack is a professor in the Mathematics Department and Associate Dean for Assessment and Pre-K–12 Education in the College of Science at Texas A&M University.

Stephanie L. Knight is a professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling, and Special Education at Pennsylvania State University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0807753432
• ISBN 13: 9780807753439
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168
• Editor: Schielack Jane F., Knight Stephanie L.