Thursday, May 21, 2009

Book, Resources and Articles

A Short Guide to Action Research Andrew P. Johnson


Doing Good Science in Middle School NSTA

How to Write to Learn Science NSTA

THE Question

Question-

Will having hands-on activities in containers and reflecting on them with a form or journal help students retain and understand science concepts better?

How can I use journals to improve student understanding of concepts?

Is learning affected in any way if students are allowed to work together?
CH 11 p 139 Question 3

In what areas are students currently given choice and responsibility in your classroom? To what degree are these given? How would the learning environment differ if you provided more opportunities for choice and responsibility?
CH 9 p 111 Question 3

What things help students learn? What things get in the way of students' learning?
CH 6 p 73 Question 2