Informal Learning and Field Trips: Engaging Students in Standards-Based Experiences Across the K-5 Curriculum - Softcover

Melber, Leah M.

 
9781412949804: Informal Learning and Field Trips: Engaging Students in Standards-Based Experiences Across the K-5 Curriculum
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1412949807 ISBN 13: 9781412949804
Publisher: Corwin, 2007

Synopsis

The author shows teachers how to incorporate constructivist philosophy and inquiry-based learning techniques for standards-aligned, off-site learning experiences and provides guidelines for developing corresponding classroom activities.

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About the Author

Leah M. Melber, Ph.D. has nearly 20 years experience within informal and formal science education. She holds a BA in Zoology, an MA in education together with a multiple subject teaching credential for the state of California, and a Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Southern California. She has presented widely on inquiry-based instruction and effective methods of connecting with cultural institutions such as museums. In addition to numerous journal articles she has written on this topic, she has recently published a book titled “Informal Learning and Field Trips”. She was awarded the 2001 Informal Educator Award through the California Science Teachers Association. She joined the staff of Lincoln Park Zoo in December of 2008.

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Publisher
Corwin
Publication date
2007
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1412949807
ISBN 13 
9781412949804
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
160

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