Engaging Minds in Science and Math Classrooms: The Surprising Power of Joy
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"We decide, every day, whether we are going to turn students on or off to science and mathematics in our classrooms."
Table of contents
Understanding Joyful Learning in Science and Math
Evaluating and Assessing Joyful Learning
Implementing Joyful Learning in Science and Math
Using Joyful Learning to Support Education Initiatives
About the authors
Eric Brunsell is associate professor of science education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and coordinator of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. He is a former high school science teacher and has been on the leadership team of several state and federal grant projects related to science and literacy, elementary science and mathematics, and science education leadership. Brunsell has provided professional development sessions and presentations throughout the United States and in Croatia, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates. Brunsell may be reached at brunsele@uwosh.edu.
Michelle A. Fleming is assistant professor of science and mathematics education in the Department of Teacher Education at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses. Fleming is a former elementary and middle school teacher and enjoys collaborating with teachers and educational researchers across the country. She provides consulting and external program evaluation services and actively presents at local, state, national, and international conferences. Fleming is particularly interested in the equity and access issues around science and mathematics education, as well as students' and teachers' attitudes and perceptions of the nature of these disciplines. She may be contacted at michelle.fleming@wright.edu.
