Interdisciplinary language arts and science instruction in elementary classrooms : applying research to practice / edited by Valarie L. Akerson.

Other author Akerson, Valarie L.
Format Book
Publication InfoMahwah, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, 2008.
Descriptionxi, 319 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
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SeriesTeaching and learning in science series
Teaching and learning in science series. ^A768637
Contents Introduction to interdisciplinary science and language arts instruction -- Why research on interdisciplinary language arts and science instruction? / Valarie L. Akerson & Terrell A. Young -- Interdisciplinary teaching: history, theory, and interpretations / Janet C. Richards -- A sociocultural perspective on scientific literacy and learning science / Troy D. Sadler -- The influence of interdisciplinary science and language arts instruction on children's learning -- Teachers' use of science notebooks to assess understanding of science concepts / Judith A. Morrison -- Using the THC model of science investigation and science notebooking in elementary and middle-level science classrooms / David T. Crowther & John R. Cannon -- Children publish in science as a way of knowing / Deborah A. Powell & Roberta J. Aram -- Preparing English language learners in the science classroom / David Crowther ... [et al.] -- Inquiry curriculum in the primary grades / Carole Gile -- Research on preparing elementary teachers to use interdisciplinary science and language arts instruction -- Using a literature-based text cluster to teach science / William P. Bintz & Sara Delano Moore -- Interdisciplinary teaching in the primary grades : preservice teachers' dilemmas and achievements connecting science, the arts, and reading / Janet C. Richards & Kim T. Shea -- Using science notebook writing to promote preservice teachers' understanding of formative assessment / Judith A. Morrison -- Using critical literacy in the science classroom / Ingrid Graves & Teddie Phillipson-Mower -- CLASP : an approach to helping teachers interpret children's science journaling / Susan J. Britsch & Daniel Philip Shepardson -- Semiotics for integrating geosciences into literacy in teacher education / Lucia Y. Lu -- Using action research projects to help preservice elementary teachers effectively use interdisciplinary language arts and science instruction / Valarie L. Akerson -- Conclusions and recommendations -- What do we know from our research? what do we still need to know? conclusions and recommendations / Valarie L. Akerson & Terrell A. Young.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and indexes.
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