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Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521353319
ISBN-139780521353311
eBay Product ID (ePID)2039326
Product Key Features
Number of Pages436 Pages
Publication NameTeaching of Astronomy : Proceedings of the 105th Colloquium of the International Astronomical Union
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1990
SubjectAstronomy
TypeTextbook
AuthorJohn R. Percy
Subject AreaScience
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight33.2 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width6.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN90-184907
Dewey Edition20
TitleLeadingThe
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal520/.71/1
Table Of ContentPreface; Prologue; 1. Curriculum; 2. Astronomy and culture; 3. The teaching process; 4. Students' projects; 5. Computers; 6. Textbooks; 7. Teaching aids and resources; 8. Conceptions/misconceptions; 9. High-school courses; 10. Teacher training; 11. Popularization; 12. Planetariums; 13. Developing countries; Author index; Subject index.
SynopsisThis book stems from the proceedings of the International Astronomical Union Colloquium 105. Every facet of the teaching of astronomy is explored by the contributors. Courses, training and teaching techniques form a large sector of the book. Practical information on computers, textbooks and astronomical equipment is given, linking in with chapters on student projects and teaching techniques. The philosophical aspects and the history of astronomy are described in a chapter entitled astronomy and culture. Popularisation of astronomy is discussed including the role of planetariums and the contribution of amateur astronomers. This comprehensive and well illustrated book offers a unique overview of international teaching technology and expertise that will serve as a lasting guide to astronomers involved in education., This comprehensive and well illustrated book offers a unique overview of international teaching technology and expertise that will serve as a lasting guide to astronomers involved in education.
LC Classification NumberQB61 .I562 1988
