Bobby Jeanpierre

Language of Poverty Strategies

Implemented in the Urban Elementary Science Classroom

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Produktbeschreibung

How does a K 12 science teacher effectively teach
science in the elementary classroom especially to
disadvantaged learners? How to support teachers who
implement curriculum and instructional changes that
address academic needs of urban disadvantaged
students is fertile ground for science education
reform research. This topic is multi-faceted and
complex. As educators examine changes in curricula
and instructional strategies, it is imperative that
concerted effort is directed towards developing
teaching and learning models that meet the academic
needs of urban disadvantaged learners. This study
reports the results of school-based staff development
models used at three urban elementary schools that
had liaison teachers assisting classroom teachers in
implementing instructional strategies in science
teaching from Language of Poverty a curriculum
framework designed to address the academics needs of
disadvantaged students. The analysis of this thorough
case study uncovers insights into the challenges
affecting disadvantaged students and science teaching
in urban settings. It is especially useful for K 12
teachers, teacher s aids, and other professionals in
the Education field.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller
• Seitenzahl: 152
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 218g
• ISBN-13: 9783639148480
• ISBN-10: 3639148487
• Artikelnr.: 26526335

Autorenporträt

Dr. Bobby Jeanpierre, MA: St. Thomas Univ; PhD: Univ of
Minnesota, is an Associate Professor of Elementary/Middle School
Science Ed at Univ of Central Florida and a National Science
Foundation 2005 CAREER AWARD recipient. Her research is focused
on how K 8 teachers implement inquiry-based science instruction
in diverse, low socioeconomic schools.