The New Art and Science of Teaching Science

Strengthen science education practice based on Robert J. Marzano's instructional framework, the New Art and Science of Teaching. Readers will learn 10 design areas within the categories of feedback, content, and context; examine proven instructional elements embedded in the framework; and gain strategies for improving teacher effectiveness and collaboration in the science classroom. Driven by data, this book positions teachers to nurture student success. Teacher leaders can unite their teams to: Understand the New Art and Science of Teaching model as it applies to science instruction Learn to engage and motivate students through a wide variety of instructional strategies Better utilize formal and informal assessments Improve the organization and layout of the classroom to facilitate student growth Understand how to implement the various guiding questions for curriculum design to best plan classroom strategies Contents: Introduction Part I: Feedback Chapter 1: Providing and Communicating Clear Learning Goals Chapter 2: Using Assessments Part II: Content Chapter 3: Conducting Direct Instruction Lessons Chapter 4: Conducting Practicing and Deepening Lessons Chapter 5: Conducting Knowledge Application Lessons Chapter 6: Using Strategies That Appear in All Types of Lessons Part III: Context Chapter 7: Using Engagement Strategies Chapter 8: Implementing Rules and Procedures and Building Relationships Chapter 9: Developing Expertise Afterword Appendix A: The New Art and Science of Teaching Framework Overview Appendix B: List of Figures and Tables References and Resources Index