LibGuides: ISE447: Module 4 Resources

Module 4 Supplemental Textbooks

Approaches and Strategies in Next Generation Science Learning by Myint Swe Khine
ISBN: 9781466628090

Publication Date: 2013-05-30

Khine, M. S. & Saleh, I. M. (Eds.). (2013). Approaches and Strategies in Next Generation Science Learning. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-2809-0
Examining challenges in curriculum development, teaching strategies, and assessments, 'Approaches and Strategies in Next Generation Science Learning' is a comprehensive collection aimed at preparing future students for 21st-century economies, bringing together educators, researchers, and administrators.
Rethinking Multicultural Education for the Next Generation by Nadine Dolby
ISBN: 1136345922

Publication Date: 2012-04-23

Dolby, N. (2012). Rethinking multicultural education for the next generation : the new empathy and social justice. Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203124512
Dolby's 'Rethinking Multicultural Education for the Next Generation' builds on social justice multicultural education, addressing challenges in reaching today's college students by integrating breakthrough research in neuroscience and animal studies. The book advocates for empathy as a common element across living beings, offering a transformative approach to developing multicultural and global consciousness, with classroom vignettes, research discussions, and pedagogical suggestions.
Practices and Perspectives of Teaching and Teacher Education in Africa by Gideon Boadu (Editor); George Odhiambo (Editor); Pegah Marandi (Editor)
ISBN: 1668477238

Publication Date: 2023-09-25

Boadu, G., Odhiambo, G., & Marandi, P. (Eds.). (2023). Practices and Perspectives of Teaching and Teacher Education in Africa. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7722-9
This comprehensive reference on teaching and teacher education in Africa and the diaspora serves as a valuable resource for teacher educators, preservice and practicing teachers, as well as government departments involved in educational policy. Addressing current trends, challenges, and opportunities in teacher education, contributors offer diverse perspectives to inform debates and discussions, covering areas such as initial teacher education, classroom practices, teacher professional learning, education policy, and future directions for teaching in Africa and beyond.
The Go-To Guide for Engineering Curricula, PreK-5 by Cary I. Sneider (Editor)
ISBN: 1483307360

Publication Date: 2014-09-05

Buschman, G. (2015). The go-to guide for engineering curricula, PreK-5 : choosing and using the best instructional materials for your students (C. I. Sneider, Ed.). Corwin.
"In 'How to Engineer Change in Your Elementary Science Classroom,' Cary Sneider offers a valuable resource for teachers implementing the Next Generation Science Standards, providing curated curriculum materials to seamlessly integrate engineering and technology concepts into elementary science lessons. The book features in-depth commentaries, illustrative examples, and insights into the integration of engineering and technology in 21st-century science classrooms, offering practical guidance for educators and administrators.
Developing Assessments for the Next Generation Science Standards by National Research Council; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education; Board on Science Education; Board on Testing and Assessment; Committee on Developing Assessments of Science Proficiency in K-12; Alexandra S. Beatty (Editor); Judith A. Koenig (Editor); Mark R. Wilson (Editor); James W. Pellegrino (Editor)
ISBN: 0309289521

Publication Date: 2014-05-29

Pellegrino, J. W. (Ed.). (2014). Developing assessments for the next generation science standards. National Academies Press.
Developing Assessments for the Next Generation Science Standards explores the critical role of assessments in tracking student learning, aligning with the vision outlined in A Framework for K-12 Science Education and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The report recommends a systems approach to science assessment, emphasizing a range of strategies to support classroom instruction, monitor broader-scale science learning, and track opportunities to learn. It advocates for assessments that align with the new standards, ensuring equitable and elevated science education for all students.

Module 4 Supplemental Resources

Integrating Technology-Enhanced Collaborative Surfaces and Gamification for the Next Generation Classroom
Barneva, R. P., Kanev, K., Kapralos, B., Jenkin, M., & Brimkov, B. (2017). Integrating Technology-Enhanced Collaborative Surfaces and Gamification for the Next Generation Classroom. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 45(3), 309–325. https://doi.org/10.1177/0047239516671945
Innovating collaborative student engagement, this study explores a nontraditional educational environment utilizing modern technological enhancements, such as smart boards and tabletop computers, coupled with augmented reality views through mobile apps, and incorporates game mechanics to enhance the instructional process, with a focus on human anatomy training.
The Next-Generation Classroom
Carlson, S. (2004). The Next-Generation Classroom. The Chronicle of Higher Education, 50(25), A.26-.
Central Michigan University's state-of-the-art $50 million classroom building, featuring approximately $5 million in dedicated hardware, stands out as one of the most technologically advanced in the country. While teaching in this wired environment demands additional preparation and occasional reliance on traditional teaching methods during technology glitches, professors have discovered renewed enthusiasm in their work.
Cultivating a Next-generation Classroom Culture
Krist, C., Brody, L., Novak, M., & Tipton, K. (2016). Cultivating a next-generation classroom culture. Science Scope (Washington, D.C.), 39(5), 8–14.
This article discusses challenges in implementing NGSS-aligned instruction, offering strategies to engage students in scientific knowledge-building practices. It identifies four key challenges: students' reluctance to share ideas, dismissing others' ideas, talking to the teacher instead of each other, and hesitancy to critique. The strategies include celebrating ideas, aligning reading strategies, probing for elaboration, and fostering a classroom culture that supports collaborative learning.
Beyond Clickers, Next Generation Classroom Response Systems for Organic Chemistry
Shea, K. M. (2016). Beyond Clickers, Next Generation Classroom Response Systems for Organic Chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education, 93(5), 971–974. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.5b00799
The article discusses the implementation of next-generation classroom response systems in organic chemistry classes, aiming to enhance student engagement and learning through various question types, such as graphical and structural queries.
Next Generation Classroom-Some Random Thoughts
Pendse, R. (2017). Next Generation Classroom-Some Random Thoughts. EDUCAUSE Review, 52(4), 66-.
In my ideal next generation classroom, technology is transparent, and the focus is on people. Whatever technology is in my next generation classroom exists only to support human connection and the sharing of ideas.