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Engineering A Dynamic Science Learning Environment For K-12 Teachers, Patricia Hardré, Mark Nanny, Hazem Refai, Chen Ling, Janis Slater
Engineering A Dynamic Science Learning Environment For K-12 Teachers, Patricia Hardré, Mark Nanny, Hazem Refai, Chen Ling, Janis Slater
Dr. Chen Ling
The present study follows a cohort of 17 K-12 teachers through a six-week resident learning experience in science and engineering, and on into the planning and implementation of applications for their classrooms. This Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program was examined using the strategic approach of design-based research, with its fluid, adaptive management of the complexity of authentic learning "in situ" and its attentive documentation of expected and unexpected events, in process and products, to capture the richness of teachers' and mentors' experiences. Research on effective teacher professional development, adult learning, situated cognition, and learning transfer were utilized to inform …
De Re Metallica. A Metallurgist On The Move, Fathi Habashi
De Re Metallica. A Metallurgist On The Move, Fathi Habashi
Fathi Habashi
De Re Metallica is a diary of the trips the author has undertaken during his professional career. He visited many industries, universities, research centers, and museums, and participated in many conferences. The book in 5 520 pages and many coloured photos therefore reflects the state of extractive metallurgy since he left his home country Egypt and went to study in Vienna then emigrated to Canada.