Design Thinking in the Middle Grades: Transforming Mathematics and Science Learning

Author:   Reagan Curtis ,  Darran R. Cairns ,  Johnna J. Bolyard
Publisher:   Teachers' College Press
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9780807767801


Pages:   168
Publication Date:   24 March 2023
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Reagan Curtis ,  Darran R. Cairns ,  Johnna J. Bolyard
Publisher:   Teachers' College Press
Imprint:   Teachers' College Press
ISBN:  

9780807767801


ISBN 10:   0807767808
Pages:   168
Publication Date:   24 March 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Contents Foreword Introduction Acknowledgements Part I: Understanding the Approach 1. Thinking Differently About Teaching and Learning What It Looks Like in a Real Classroom Why This Book? 2. Engineering Design, Mathematics, Science, and Literacy A Visual Model of Our Approach The Design Process: Dynamic, Iterative Waves of Divergent and Convergent Thinking Integrating Mathematical Modeling, Scientific Challenges, and Literacy Practices 3. Affordances and Supports Supporting Productive Struggle by Learners Promoting Equity in the Classroom Complex Instruction Group Worthy Tasks Status 4. Why Do We Think This Works? Evidence-Based Teaching Practices Evidence Base for Core Components of Our Approach Evidence Base for Bringing It All Together 5. Personifying Best Practices (Re)Designing Industrial Farming in Your State Connecting Theory to Practice Part II: Making It Real 6. Design and Mathematical Modeling From Artifacts to Processes Affordances for Systems-Level Learning across the Artifact-To-Process Continuum Returning to the Grocery Store 7. How Constraints and Criteria Affect Design and Mathematical Modeling How Many Marbles Can You Fit in a Piece of Aluminum Foil Before It Sinks? Keeping a Cold Drink Cold for Longer (Co-Constructing Constraints) 8. Scaffolding Student Learning in Design and Mathematical Modeling Productive Struggle in Design-Based Learning Scaffolding Productive Struggle Strategically Using Formative Assessment Data Giving Students Voice in Design Constraints, Criteria, and Methods of Assessment 9. Design and Mathematical Modeling Across Content Areas and Grade Levels Gingerbread House Lesson (6th Grade Mathematics Class) Predator/Prey Lesson (8th Grade Science Class) Skater Ramp Lesson (7th Grade Mathematics and Science Class) Adapting Design-Based Learning Activities to Your Students 10. Design and Mathematical Modeling Across Instructional Modalities Taking Design-Based Learning Online Examples of Design-Based Learning at a Distance Connecting Examples to Core Components, Affordances, and Supports Part III: Making It Your Own 11. Linking Integrative Series of Design and Mathematical Modeling Activities Problem-Based, Design-Based, and Project-Based Integration Energy and the Environment Thematic Unit Pulling It All Together 12: Address Any Content Standard and Fix Textbook Problems Starting From Standards Starting From Existing Activities or Problems (Re)Designing Effective Teaching Practices Conclusion: The Wicked Problem of Education for All References Index About the Authors

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Reagan Curtis is a Chester E. and Helen B. Derrick Endowed Professor of educational psychology in the School of Education and founding director of the Program Evaluation and Research Center at West Virginia University. Darran R. Cairns is faculty in the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Johnna J. Bolyard is an associate professor of mathematics education in the School of Education at West Virginia University.

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