{"product_id":"the-role-of-scientists-in-national-research-council-9780309103725","title":"The Role of Scientists in the Professional Development of Science Teachers","description":"\u003cp\u003eScientists nationwide are showing greater interest in contributing to the reform of science education, yet many do not know how to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis highly readable book serves as a guide for those scientists interested in working on the professional development of K-12 science teachers. Based on information from over 180 professional development programs for science teachers, the volume addresses what kinds of activities work and why. Included are useful examples of programs focusing on issues of content and process in science teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors present \"day-in-a-life\" vignettes, along with a suggested reading list, to help familiarize scientists with the professional lives of K-12 science teachers. The book also offers scientists suggestions on how to take first steps toward involvement, how to identify programs that have been determined effective by teachers, and how to become involved in system-wide programs. Discussions on ways of working with teachers on program design, program evaluation, and funding sources are included.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessible and practical, this book will be a welcome resource for university, institutional, and corporate scientists; teachers; teacher educators; organizations; administrators; and parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Commission on Life Sciences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 030910372X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780309103725\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e National Academies Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/1996\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"National Research Council","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48448791478527,"sku":"9780309103725","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ae33d3f9-8249-4c36-8805-e7305504d167.jpg?v=1777260570","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-role-of-scientists-in-national-research-council-9780309103725","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}