Title: Teaching and learning astronomy : effective strategies for educators worldwide /
Authors: Pasachoff, Jay M.; Percy, John R.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press,
Year: 2005
Subjects: Astronomy Study and teaching
Abstract: Based on papers and posters presented by experts at a Special Session of the International Astronomical Union, this volume highlights the many places for astronomy in the curriculum. It covers 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 centers, and organizations can play. It concludes by addressing how the teaching and learning of astronomy can be improved worldwide.
Contents: Part I: Astronomy in the curriculum around the world. Why astronomy is useful and should be included in the school curriculum / John R. Percy -- Astronomy and mathematics education / Rosa M. Ros -- Engaging gifted science students through astronomy / Robert Hollow -- Part II: Astronomy education research. Astronomy education research down under / John M. Broadfoot and Ian S. Ginns -- A contemporary review of K-16 astronomy education research / Janelle M. Bailey and Timothy F. Slater -- Implementing astronomy education research / Leonarda Fucili -- The Astronomy Education Review: report on a new journal / Sidney C. Wolff and Andrew Fraknoi -- Part III: Educating students. Textbooks for K-12 astronomy / Jay M. Pasachoff -- Distance/internet astronomy education / David H. McKinnon -- Part IV. Educating teachers. Pre-service astronomy education of teachers / Mary Kay Hemenway -- In-service astronomy education of teachers / Michèle Gerbaldi --