Teaching and Learning Astronomy Effective Strategies for Educators Worldwide |
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| Editor:
| Pasachoff, Jay
Percy, John |
| Author:
| Pasachoff, Jay M.
Percy, John R. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-11539-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2009 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $59.99 |
Book Description:
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This volume highlights the many places for astronomy in the curriculum; relevant education research and 'best practice'; strategies for pre-service and in-service teacher education; the use of the Internet and other technologies; and the role that planetariums, observatories, science centres, and organisations of professional and amateur astronomers can play. It concludes by addressing how the teaching and learning of astronomy can be improved world-wide. This valuable overview is...
More DescriptionThis volume highlights the many places for astronomy in the curriculum; relevant education research and 'best practice'; strategies for pre-service and in-service teacher education; the use of the Internet and other technologies; and the role that planetariums, observatories, science centres, and organisations of professional and amateur astronomers can play. It concludes by addressing how the teaching and learning of astronomy can be improved world-wide. This valuable overview is based on papers and posters presented by experts at a Special Session of the International Astronomical Union.