Handbook of Research on Science Learning Progressions

<p>Gathering contributions from leading scholars around the world this handbook offers a comprehensive resource on the most recent advances in research surrounding the theories methodologies and applications of science learning progressions.</p><p>Researchers and educators have used learning progressions to guide the design and alignment of curriculum instruction and assessment and to help students learn scientific knowledge and practices in a coherent and connected way across multiple years. This handbook lays out the development and current state of research in this field across four sections: learning progression theories and methodologies; learning progressions to promote student learning; teachers’ learning and use of learning progressions; and new technology in learning progression research.</p><p>Featuring internationally-recognized experts in learning progression research as well as up-and-coming voices the <i>Handbook of Research on Science Learning Progressions</i> offers a defining new resource for researchers teachers and teacher educators and curriculum and assessment developers in science education.</p>