A Practical Approach to Supporting Science and Engineering Students with Self-Regulated Learning

This book provides practical strategies for designing learning environments that support student goal setting, monitoring, and reflection on science and engineering practices, as well as approaches for preservice and inservice teacher instruction and professional development. It draws from qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research to investigate student and teacher engagement with science and engineering practices through self-regulated learning.

Format: Hardback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 31 October 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Science and engineering practices present unique challenges when it comes to teaching and monitoring student progress compared to content knowledge. These practices are inherently skill-based, requiring hands-on experiences and practical application of knowledge. Recognizing this, this book aims to provide valuable insights for teacher educators and teachers alike in designing learning environments that foster student goal setting, monitoring, and reflection on their performance in science and engineering practices. It showcases effective strategies teachers can employ to support the development of effective learning behaviors and track student progress in these domains. Furthermore, it offers practical approaches to setting up preservice teacher instruction and inservice teacher professional development that encompass both self-regulated learning and science and engineering practices.

Educational research designs, drawn from qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods traditions, explore the engagement of students and teachers with science and engineering practices through self-regulated learning. These studies shed light on the ways in which students develop their scientific and engineering thinking, problem-solving abilities, and sense of autonomy as they engage in hands-on activities and projects. By understanding the factors that promote student engagement and learning in these practices, educators can develop more effective teaching strategies and curriculum designs that support student success in science and engineering.

In conclusion, teaching and monitoring student progress in science and engineering practices requires a thoughtful and comprehensive approach. This book offers valuable guidance for teacher educators and teachers in creating learning environments that foster student goal setting, monitoring, and reflection on their performance. By integrating self-regulated learning and science and engineering practices, educators can help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary for success in these dynamic fields.

ISBN-13: 9781009100014