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Moulding, Brett, Ed.; Songer, Nancy, Ed.; Brenner, Kerry, Ed. – National Academies Press, 2018
It is essential for today's students to learn about science and engineering in order to make sense of the world around them and participate as informed members of a democratic society. The skills and ways of thinking that are developed and honed through engaging in scientific and engineering endeavors can be used to engage with evidence in making…
Descriptors: Science Education, Engineering, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Process Skills
Cushman, Kathleen – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2010
Through the voices of students themselves, "Fires in the Mind" brings a game-changing question to teachers of adolescents: What does it take to get really good at something? Starting with what they already know and do well, teenagers from widely diverse backgrounds join a cutting-edge dialogue with adults about the development of mastery in and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Instructional Leadership, Learning Motivation, Mastery Learning
Ferlazzo, Larry – Eye on Education, 2011
Give your students the tools they need to motivate themselves with tips from award-winning educator Larry Ferlazzo. A comprehensive outline of common classroom challenges, this book presents immediately applicable steps and lesson plans for all middle and high school teachers looking to help students motivate themselves. With coverage of…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Interests, Learning Motivation, Brain
Sullo, Bob – Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 2007
Wouldn't your job be easier if students were just more interested in learning? Now, here's a book that will open your eyes to where the desire to learn actually comes from and what teachers can really do to activate it. Using stories from classroom teachers, counselors, administrators, and students, Bob Sullo explains why the desire to learn is…
Descriptors: Student Needs, Academic Standards, Teaching Methods, Educational Strategies