| Interdisciplinary Language Arts and Science Instruction in Elementary Classrooms: Applying Research to Practice Contributor(s): Akerson, Valarie L. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0805860037 ISBN-13: 9780805860030 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $59.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2007 Annotation: This volume brings together evidence-based approaches to interdisciplinary language arts and science instruction. Firmly grounded in the research showing cognitive parallels between the two subjects, and reflecting the many recommendations in recent years for using interdisciplinary instruction at the elementary level, its goal is to help teachers effectively use this kind of instruction in elementary classrooms. The book is organized around three themes: *Introduction to Interdisciplinary Science and Language Arts Instruction; *The Influence of Interdisciplinary Science and Language Arts Instruction on Children' s Learning; and *Research on Preparing Elementary Teachers to Use Interdisciplinary Science and Language Arts Instruction Each chapter summarizes the research on its focal topic. Examples of research applied to practice, and questions and prompts for discussion and reflection help readers apply what they are reading in their own classroom contexts. Teacher educators and prospective and practicing elementary teachers everywhere will benefit from this overview of current research and practice in interdisciplinary science and language arts instruction. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Language Arts - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Science & Technology - Education | Elementary |
| Dewey: 372.6 |
| LCCN: 2006036439 |
| Series: Teaching and Learning in Science |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 7.19" W x 8.95" (1.32 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume brings together evidence-based approaches to interdisciplinary language arts and science instruction. Firmly grounded in the research showing cognitive parallels between the two subjects, and reflecting the many recommendations in recent years for using interdisciplinary instruction at the elementary level, its goal is to help teachers effectively use this kind of instruction in elementary classrooms. The book is organized around three themes: |
