Problem-Based Learning for Math and Science : Integrating Inquiry and the Internet » (2nd Edition)

Diane Ronis is a professor of education at Southern Connecticut State University and has a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction. Her drive to make learning meaningful to all students comes from 17 years of teaching middle school and high school mathematics and fine arts as well as eight years of experience instructing preservice teachers at the college and graduate level. Ronis has been a presenter and keynote speaker at numerous conferences, workshops and seminars, and is the author of Brain Compatible Mathematics, Brain Compatible Assessments, Critical Thinking in Math, Problem Based Learning for Math & Science: Integrating Inquiry and the Internet, and Clustering Standards in Integrated Units.

Illustrates how to strengthen learners' problem-solving skills by incorporating problem-based learning (PBL) with Internet resources and presents projects that correlate to national science, mathematics, and technology standards.

Preface     vii
Introduction     ix
The Concepts Explored in This Book     x
The Standards Used in This Book     xi
The Goal of This Book     xiii
Acknowledgments     xv
About the Author     xvii
The Integration of Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Problem-Based Learning     1
Redefining Literacy     2
Using Problem-Based Learning to Increase Literacy     6
Relating Technology to Math and Science     10
Integrating Problem-Based Learning With Cyber-Age Math and Science     13
Integrated Inquiry Project, Middle Level: Meteorology     15
Problem-Based Learning and Constructivism     25
Why Problem-Based Learning Is Brain Compatible     25
Problem-Based Learning and the Constructivist Model: The Five E's     28
Teaching in the Problem-Based Learning Classroom     33
Integrated Inquiry Project, Middle/Secondary Level: Developing Entrepreneurial Excellence     38
Aspects and Approaches of Problem-Based Learning     45
Phases of Implementation     45
Problem-Based Learning Techniques     47
New Roles for Teachers     56
Integrated Inquiry Project 1 Middle/Secondary Levels: The RollerCoaster     59
Integrated Inquiry Project 2 Secondary Level: Building Bridges     71
Planning Problem-Based Learning for the Classroom     79
Planning for Integrated Learning     79
Guidelines for Implementing a Problem-Based Learning Project     81
Questions to Promote Problem Solving     84
Integrated Inquiry Project, Multilevel: The Mississippi Delta     87
Evaluating and Assessing Problem-Based Learning     93
Alternative Assessments     94
Types of Authentic Assessment and Evaluation     96
Integrated Inquiry Project, Multilevel: Architectural Design     108
Integrating Community Learning Activities Into the Classroom     117
The National Association of Partners in Education     118
Organizational Partnerships in Education     125
Helping Experts Become Teachers     126
Community Connections: Multilevel Car Project     128
Cyber Sources for Math, Science, and Technology     137
Bibliography     143
Index     149