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The report summarized insights on the nature of learning in school-aged children; described principles for the design of effective learning environments; and provided examples of how that could be implemented in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince then, researchers have continued to investigate the nature of learning and have generated new findings related to the neurological processes involved in learning, individual and cultural variability related to learning, and educational technologies. In addition to expanding scientific understanding of the mechanisms of learning and how the brain adapts throughout the lifespan, there have been important discoveries about influences on learning, particularly sociocultural factors and the structure of learning environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow People Learn II: Learners, Contexts, and Cultures\u003c\/i\u003e provides a much-needed update incorporating insights gained from this research over the past decade. 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By doing science and engineering, children not only develop and refine their understanding of the core ideas and crosscutting concepts of these disciplines, but can also be empowered to use their growing understanding to make sense of questions and problems relevant to them. This approach can make learning more meaningful, equitable, and lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing cases and shorter examples, Rise and Thrive with Science shows what high-quality teaching and learning in science and engineering can look like for preschool and elementary school children. Through analyses of these examples and summaries of research findings, the guide points out the key elements of a coherent, research-grounded approach to teaching and learning in science and engineering. This guide also discusses the kinds of support that educators need to implement effective and equitable instruction for all children. This book will provide inspiration for practitioners at the preschool and elementary levels to try new strategies for science and engineering education, whatever their level of experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRise and Thrive with Science will be an essential guide for teachers as they organize instruction to enable young children to carry out their own science investigations and engineering design projects, determine the kinds of instruction that lead to meaningful learning, and try to engage every one of their students.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56232459960693,"sku":"9780309698214","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780309698214_9df862d3-98db-4064-9bb4-767d81c7a3c9.jpg?v=1786012684"},{"product_id":"9780309699501","title":"Equity in K-12 STEM Education","description":"\u003cp\u003eScience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) live in the American imagination as promising tools for solving pressing global challenges and enhancing quality of life. Despite the importance of the STEM disciplines in the landscape of U.S. political, economic, and social priorities, STEM learning opportunities are unevenly distributed, and the experiences an individual has in STEM education are likely to vary tremendously based on their race, ethnicity, socio-economic class, gender, and a myriad of other factors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEquity in K-12 STEM Education: Framing Decisions for the Future approaches equity in STEM education not as a singular goal but as an ongoing process that requires intentional decision-making and action toward addressing and disrupting existing inequities and envisioning a more just future. Stakeholders at all levels of the education system - including state, district, and school leaders and classroom teachers - have roles as decision-makers who can advance equity. 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To address the critical issues of U.S. competitiveness and to better prepare the workforce,\u003cem\u003e A Framework for K-12 Science Education\u003c\/em\u003e proposes a new approach to K-12 science education that will capture students' interest and provide them with the necessary foundational knowledge in the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Framework for K-12 Science Education\u003c\/em\u003e outlines a broad set of expectations for students in science and engineering in grades K-12. These expectations will inform the development of new standards for K-12 science education and, subsequently, revisions to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development for educators. This book identifies three dimensions that convey the core ideas and practices around which science and engineering education in these grades should be built. These three dimensions are: crosscutting concepts that unify the study of science through their common application across science and engineering; scientific and engineering practices; and disciplinary core ideas in the physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences and for engineering, technology, and the applications of science. The overarching goal is for all high school graduates to have sufficient knowledge of science and engineering to engage in public discussions on science-related issues, be careful consumers of scientific and technical information, and enter the careers of their choice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Framework for K-12 Science Education\u003c\/em\u003e is the first step in a process that can inform state-level decisions and achieve a research-grounded basis for improving science instruction and learning across the country. 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