Bringing communities together : connecting learners with scientists or technologists

Bringing communities together : connecting learners with scientists or technologists / edited by Bev France, Vicki Compton.

Over recent years connective partnerships between educational communities and sectors outside of education have become increasingly popular. One significant reason behind this popularity has the expansion of information and communication technologies which have increased access and provided mechanis...

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Other Authors: France, Bev, Compton, Vicki
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Rotterdam ; Boston : SensePublishers, ©2012.
Subjects:
Science > Study and teaching.
Technology > Study and teaching.
SCIENCE > Study & Teaching.
Education.
Sciences sociales.
Sciences humaines.
Science > Study and teaching
Technology > Study and teaching
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Table of Contents:
  • Bringing Communities Together / Bev France and Vicki Compton
  • Connections to Support Learning About Science / Derek Hodson
  • International Curricula Requirements For Making Connections: Science and Technology Education / Marc J. de Vries
  • A Classroom Without Walls: Virtual Learning Experiences in Science / Susan Rodrigues
  • Working With Technologists on Technology Curriculum Development and Implementation / Vicki Compton and Bev France
  • The Role of the Royal Society of New Zealand in Making Connections: Linking schools with the science and technology sectors through the CREST and the Teacher Fellowship Schemes / Richard Meylan and Joanna Leaman
  • Expanding the Capacity For Connection: The New Zealand Biotechnology Learning Hub / Cathy Buntting and Alister Jones
  • The Young Foresight Project: A UK initiative in design creativity involving mentors from business and industry / David Barlex
  • Futureintech: Promoting careers, supporting teaching and learning / Angela Christie
  • Bright Sparks: A youth initiative by industry / Ross Petersen
  • Learning About Nature of Science Through Listening to Scientists' Stories of Scientific Enquiry / Siu Ling Wong
  • Multi-Dimentional Connections: The Liggins Education Network For Science / Jacquie L. Bay, Deborah M. Sloboda, Mark. H. Vickers and Helen A. Mora
  • Connecting Scientists and Technologists With Students Through Cooperative Education / Chris Eames and Richard K. Coll
  • Fostering Opportunities to Talk About Science: The value of Café Scientifique / Kathrin Otrel-Cass, Alison Campbell and Marcus Wilson
  • The Impact of Technologists Working Alongside Students in Technology / Cliff Harwood
  • Teachers Making Connections With the Technology Community / Wendy Slatter
  • Mining Multiple Experiences: Principles of connective efficiency / Vicki Compton and Bev France.

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