Successful Science and Engineering Teaching in Colleges and Universities

Based on the authora?s work in science and engineering educational research, this book offers broad, practical strategies for teaching science and engineering courses and describes how faculty can provide a learning environment that helps students comprehend the nature of science, understand science concepts, and solve problems in science courses.This booka?s student-centered approach focuses on two main themes: reflective writing and collaborative groups. When faculty incorporate these methods into their courses, students gain a better understanding of science as a connected structure of concepts rather than as a tool kit of assorted practices.Contents include: Reflective Writing Writing to Learn Constructing Student Knowledge Selected Methods for Using Collaborative Groups Changing Students' Epistemologies Training Students to Solve Problems Using the Computer to Aid Your TeachingKalman, Calvin S. is the author of 'Successful Science and Engineering Teaching in Colleges and Universities ', published 2006 under ISBN 9781933371160 and ISBN 1933371161.