{"product_id":"making-sense-of-sensemaking-designing-authentic-k-12-stem-learning-experiences-paperback","title":"Making Sense of Sensemaking: Designing Authentic K-12 Stem Learning Experiences - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTj McKenna\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDive into the transformative world of science education with this groundbreaking guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e co-published with the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLearn how to navigate the journey\u003cb\u003e from traditional teaching to a dynamic, student-centered approach \u003c\/b\u003ethat emphasizes understanding over rote learning. Grounded in the latest educational research and \u003cb\u003ealigned with the Next Generation Science Standards\u003c\/b\u003e (NGSS), this book provides practical strategies for creating K-12 classrooms where students actively engage in scientific practices, explore real-world problems, and build knowledge through inquiry and collaboration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders will learn how to design lessons that foreground sensemaking through the integration of disciplinary core ideas, crosscutting concepts, and science and engineering practices to make learning relevant and exciting. Teachers, educational leaders, and professional development providers will find valuable insights for supporting teachers in this shift, ensuring that science education becomes more equitable and effective for all learners. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaking Sense of Sensemaking\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eprovides the tools and inspiration to elevate science education\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eand cultivate scientifically literate citizens\u003c\/b\u003e ready to tackle the challenges of the future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook Features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribes what sensemaking is, why it is important, and how to design learning experiences that foreground sensemaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides tangible examples of sensemaking experiences that can easily be incorporated into work in K-12 classrooms, university methods courses (preservice), and professional learning sessions (inservice).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows how to develop teacher capacity for sensemaking and ways to build sensemaking into a lifelong journey of learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides models, pedagogical strategies, and tangible examples that can be immediately implemented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers guidance and rubrics for assessing STEM learning experiences in K-12 classrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor more resources, including a searchable phenomena library, check out ngssphenomena.com.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTJ McKenna\u003c\/b\u003e is a clinical assistant professor of science education and director of the Center for STEM Professional Learning at Scale at Boston University's Wheelock College of Education and Human Development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 8.96 x 6.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 23, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48894776017150,"sku":"9780807786864","price":66.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/8716\/4670\/files\/1l4VgzNOW29780807786864.webp?v=1788707049","url":"https:\/\/123learningstore.com\/products\/making-sense-of-sensemaking-designing-authentic-k-12-stem-learning-experiences-paperback","provider":"123 Learning Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}