Full Description
The history and philosophy of science provide a deep well of lessons and analogies for educators. Historically, geniuses are produced by certain recurring historical patterns which, once understood, can be synthesized into practical curricular and professional development guides for teachers and administrators. Drawing on history, philosophy, theoretical physics, neuroscience, and the best scholarship on teacher practice, Teaching Genius: Redefining Education with Lessons from Science and Philosophy presents a new vision for educational reform, one which is shaped by teachers and framed by history. Written by a classroom teacher, Teaching Genius is philosophical and practical, deeply rooted, and immediately applicable. Teachers and administrators looking to invigorate their classroom practices or their staffs will find this book to be indispensable.
To learn more about Teaching Genius, and other works by Chris Edwards, visit the website at www.teachinggeniusrowman.org.
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part I: Lessons for Education from the History and Philosophy of Science
Preface: Getting Behind the Door
Chapter 1: Defining Teaching as a Field
Chapter 2: Content Area Professional Development
Chapter 3: Educating Consilience: Lessons from the History and Philosophy of Science
Chapter 4: Neuroscience and Consilience
Chapter 5: Applications for Principals and Education Professors
Chapter 6: Applications for Mathematics and the Sciences
Part II: Connecting the Dots: Practical Application
Appendix
Lesson 1: Humanity Off and Running
Lesson 2: Assessment for Historical Pattern Recognition
Lesson 3: Historical Paradigm Shift
Lesson 4: Caffeine and Connections: A Tempest in a Coffeepot
Lesson 5: Applications of Insights to an Historical Narrative
Conclusion
