Publications

Our book Learning Science, is an innovative, internationally developed system to help advance science learning and instruction for high school students. 

Countries around the world are experiencing a decline in science engagement especially, among minority groups, which ultimately can affect their pathway into STEM careers. One attempt to address this dilemma is a $3.6 million international project funded by the National Science Foundation, the first of its kind to directly address science learning and instruction aligned with new country specific science standards. Learning Science tells the story of this research project as it is implemented in physics and chemistry classrooms across the United States and Finland, involving thousands of students at the secondary school level. This team of U.S. and Finnish authors brings together quantitative data, observations, and intensive interviews from teachers and students to examine how to transform science education. Written for teachers, parents, policymakers, and researchers, Learning Science describes real life applications for classroom engagement, and how we might globally enhance science learning and instruction into the twenty-first century. 

Authors:

Barbara Schneider is professor of education and sociology at Michigan State University. Joseph Krajcik is professor and director of CREATE for STEM at Michigan State University. Jari Lavonen is professor of physics and chemistry education and department head at University of Helsinki. Katariina Salmela-Aro is professor of psychology at the Institute of Behavioral Science at University of Helsinki. Margaret J. Geller is senior scientist, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

With special thanks to: Chris Klager & Israel Touitou