Improving How Universities Teach Science: Lessons from the Science Education Initiative by Wieman, Carl
Improving How Universities Teach Science: Lessons from the Science Education Initiative by Wieman, Carl

Improving How Universities Teach Science: Lessons from the Science Education Initiative

Too many universities remain wedded to outmoded ways of teaching science in spite of extensive research showing...
$143.45 AUD
$143.45 AUD
SKU: 9780674972070
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 348 left in stock
Author: Carl Wieman
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Subtotal: $143.45
10 customers are viewing this product
Improving How Universities Teach Science: Lessons from the Science Education Initiative by Wieman, Carl

Improving How Universities Teach Science: Lessons from the Science Education Initiative

$143.45
Improving How Universities Teach Science: Lessons from the Science Education Initiative by Wieman, Carl

Improving How Universities Teach Science: Lessons from the Science Education Initiative

$143.45
Author: Carl Wieman
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description

Too many universities remain wedded to outmoded ways of teaching science in spite of extensive research showing that there are much more effective methods. Too few departments ask whether what happens in their lecture halls is effective at helping students to learn and how they can encourage their faculty to teach better. But real change is possible, and Carl Wieman shows us how it can be brought about.

Improving How Universities Teach Science draws on Wieman's unparalleled experience to provide a blueprint for educators seeking sustainable improvements in science teaching. Wieman created the Science Education Initiative (SEI), a program implemented across thirteen science departments at the universities of Colorado and British Columbia, to support the widespread adoption of the best research-based approaches to science teaching. The program's data show that in the most successful departments 90 percent of faculty adopted better methods. Wieman identifies what factors helped and hindered the adoption of good teaching methods. He also gives detailed, effective, and tested strategies for departments and institutions to measure and improve the quality of their teaching while limiting the demands on faculty time.

Among all of the commentary addressing shortcomings in higher education, Wieman's lessons on improving teaching and learning stand out. His analysis and solutions are not limited to just one lecture hall or course but deal with changing entire departments and universities. For those who want to improve how universities teach science to the next generation, Wieman's work is a critical first step.

Author: Carl Wieman
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 05/01/2017
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780674972070


Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2017

About the Author
Wieman, Carl: - Carl Wieman is Professor of Physics and of Education at Stanford University. He was the founding chair of the National Academy of Sciences' Board on Science Education from 2004 to 2009, and in 2001 won the Nobel Prize in Physics. He was named U.S. University Professor of the Year in 2004 by the Carnegie Foundation.
Shipping & Return

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Review

Related Products

Example product title
$143.45 AUD
$143.45 AUD
Example product title
$143.45 AUD
$143.45 AUD
Example product title
$143.45 AUD
$143.45 AUD
Example product title
$143.45 AUD
$143.45 AUD
Example product title
$143.45 AUD
$143.45 AUD
Example product title
$143.45 AUD
$143.45 AUD
Example product title
$143.45 AUD
$143.45 AUD
Example product title
$143.45 AUD
$143.45 AUD
Example product title
$143.45 AUD
$143.45 AUD
Example product title
$143.45 AUD
$143.45 AUD

Recently Viewed Products