Gene Provenzo is one of the nation's leading scholars in the foundations of education. He holds the rank of full professor at the University of Miami. He has won numerous awards throughout his career in both teaching and research and sits on many editorial boards. He has authored over ten books and has contributed chapters to many more. He has authored scores of articles in a wide range of areas in education. His recent projects include Teaching, Learning, and Schooling (Allyn & Bacon, 2002), a critically-oriented introduction to the foundations of education textbook, and the forthcoming Readings in Educational Thought (SAGE, 2005).
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Preface Introduction to Place-Based Science Teaching and Learning Part I: Activities to Promote Place-Based Science Teaching in the Classroom Part II: Activities to Promote Place-Based Science Teaching in the School Building Part III: Activities to Promote Place-Based Science Teaching on the School Grounds Part IV: Activities to Promote Place-Based Science Teaching in the Neighborhood Part V: Activities to Promote Place-Based Science Teaching the Broader Community Conclusion Appendix: Resources for Place-Based Science Teaching and Learning
"I would very likely use this book for my course - as previously stated, it's easy reading. Activities are simple for students...It's a win-win situation for all teachers and students." -- Carolyn Cyriaque