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Astronomy Education Volume 1

Evidence-based instruction for introductory courses
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Astronomy is a popular subject for non-science majors in the United States, often representing a last formal exposure to science. Research has demonstrated the efficacy of active learning, but college astronomy instructors are often unaware of the tools and methods they can use to increase student comprehension and engagement. This is particularly true of two-year college instructors and faculty who are trained in astronomy and physics who may lack any formal instruction in teaching and learning. This book focuses on the practical implementation of evidence-based strategies that are supported by research literature. Chapter topics include an overview of learner-centered theories and strategies for course design and implementation, the use of Lecture Tutorials, the use of technology and simulations to support learner-centered teaching, the use of research-based projects, citizen science, World Wide Telescope and planetariums in instruction, an overview of assessment, considerations for teaching at a community college, and strategies to increase the inclusivity of courses.

Author Biography:

Chris Impey is a Distinguished Professor of astronomy and Associate Dean of the College of Science at The University of Arizona. He has won 11 teaching awards and has taught two online classes with more than 180,000 enrolled and more than 2 million minutes of video lectures watched. He is a past Vice President of the American Astronomical Society, and he has been an NSF Distinguished Teaching Scholar, the Carnegie Council’s Arizona Professor of the Year and, most recently, a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor. Sanlyn Buxner is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies at The University of Arizona, where she also serves as the Director of Graduate Studies. In addition, she is a Research Scientist and Education and Communication Specialist at the Planetary Science Institute. She is the current Education and Outreach Officer for the Division for Planetary Sciences of the American Astronomical Society.
Release date NZ
November 26th, 2019
Audience
  • Professional & Vocational
Contributors
  • Contributions by Adrienne Gauthier
  • Contributions by Colin Wallace
  • Contributions by Douglas Duncan
  • Contributions by Edward Prather
  • Contributions by Erik Brogt
  • Contributions by Erin Galyen
  • Contributions by Kevin Lee
  • Contributions by Michelle Nichols
  • Edited by Chris Impey
  • Edited by Sanlyn Buxner
Illustrations
With figures in colour and in black and white
Pages
284
Dimensions
178x254x17
ISBN-13
9780750317214
Product ID
28611733

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