Professional Development Leadership and the Diverse Learner - Issues in Science Education (Paperback, Illustrated Ed)

Two leaders in education reform -- NSTA and NSELA -- join forces to highlight best practices in the effort to get better at teaching better science. For the thoughtful teacher, these are not cookbooks, but worthy companions on the road to greater classroom effectiveness.Make science teaching better for every student. Help learners from different backgrounds -- and with different learning styles -- by developing new skills, resources, and knowledge. This book discusses the ways in which professional development can help you handle equity and diversity issues in the classroom. Among the topics:
-- How professional development can help teachers motivate and increase participation by women and minorities in science
-- Using professional development to promote change
-- Professional development's role in leadership development and reform