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Winter, Jane – Primary Science, 2018
In this article, Jane Winter describes a pilot project that uses a simple and engaging science activity to raise children's science capital, as well as increasing understanding of the potential of science to combat world problems. "Potatoes to plastics" is a Centre for Industry Education Collaboration (CIEC) project, aimed at key stage 2…
Descriptors: Pilot Projects, Science Activities, Science Process Skills, Elementary School Students
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Cockell, Charles S.; Gutierrez Fosado, Yair Augusto; Hitchen, James; Landenmark, Hanna; Perera, Liam; Vissers, Teun – Journal of Correctional Education, 2018
The field of astrobiology is concerned with the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the Universe. It contains within it civilization-level questions such as: What is the future of humanity on Earth and can we successfully explore and settle other planets? As such, it offers an educational framework for both teaching basic science and…
Descriptors: Correctional Education, Science Education, Astronomy, Biology
Gunther, Jeanne – School-University Partnerships, 2016
The Distance Clinical Connecting Candidates and Children (DC4) is an innovative new model for providing a clinical experience in a reading methods course. Pre-service teachers used this model to implement assessments and lessons via SKYPE with local elementary students. I designed this model to provide a clinical experience when faced with…
Descriptors: Field Experience Programs, Reading Strategies, Methods Courses, Preservice Teacher Education
Winkelmes, Mary-Ann, Ed.; Boye, Allison, Ed.; Tapp, Suzanne, Ed. – Stylus Publishing LLC, 2019
This book offers a comprehensive guide to the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework that has convincingly demonstrated that implementation increases retention and improved outcomes for all students. Its premise is simple: to make learning processes explicit and equitably accessible for all students. Transparent instruction…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Teaching Methods, Instructional Design, Skill Development