The history and philosophy of science provide a deep well of lessons and analogies for educators. Historically, geniuses are produced by certain recurring historical patterns which, once understood, can be synthesized into practical curricular and professional development guides for teachers and administrators. Drawing on history, philosophy, theoretical physics, neuroscience, and the best scholarship on teacher practice, Teaching Genius: Redefining Education with Lessons from Science and Philosophy presents a new vision for educational reform, one which is shaped by teachers and framed by history. Written by a classroom teacher, Teaching Genius is philosophical and practical, deeply rooted, and immediately applicable. Teachers and administrators looking to invigorate their classroom practices or their staffs will find this book to be indispensable. To learn more about Teaching Genius, and other works by Chris Edwards, visit the website at www.teachinggeniusrowman.org.
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Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Lessons for Education from the History and Philosophy of Science Preface: Getting Behind the Door Chapter 1: Defining Teaching as a Field Chapter 2: Content Area Professional Development Chapter 3: Educating Consilience: Lessons from the History and Philosophy of Science Chapter 4: Neuroscience and Consilience Chapter 5: Applications for Principals and Education Professors Chapter 6: Applications for Mathematics and the Sciences Part II: Connecting the Dots: Practical Application Appendix Lesson 1: Humanity Off and Running Lesson 2: Assessment for Historical Pattern Recognition Lesson 3: Historical Paradigm Shift Lesson 4: Caffeine and Connections: A Tempest in a Coffeepot Lesson 5: Applications of Insights to an Historical Narrative Conclusion
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In his book Teaching Genius: Redefining Education with Lessons from Science and Philosophy, Chris Edwards contends that '[teachers] should not be viewed as individuals who adopt systems, but as professionals who are invited to shape and advance their field.' This is a radical shift away from top-down reform efforts that place teachers in passive roles. Edwards directs teachers to deepen their content knowledge and experiment with different methodologies then publish their successes, much like university professors do. Edwards’ book places teachers back where they should be in the school-reform movement: empowered problem solvers working to do what is best to improve student learning.
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ISBN
9781610488150
Publisert
2012-07-30
Utgiver
Vendor
Rowman & Littlefield Education
Vekt
354 gr
Høyde
237 mm
Bredde
158 mm
Dybde
16 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
140

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Chris Edwards has had his “connect-the-dots” teaching methodology published by the National Council for Social Studies, is the author of two books of philosophy, and is a frequent contributor on topics of law, logic, and theoretical physics to the science and philosophy journals Skeptic and Free Inquiry. He proudly teaches world history and Advanced Placement world history at a public high school in Indiana. To read the Examiner.com interview with Dr. Edwards, visit: www.examiner.com/article/back-to-school-interview-with-author-of-teaching-genius?CID=examiner_alerts_article