Bryan A. Brown

In Science in the City, Bryan A. Brown links an exploration of contemporary research on teaching science in urban settings to an innovative pedagogical approach in which students can develop a grasp of scientific concepts by learning in culturally meaningful ways. Informed by his research, Brown argues that everyday language should not only be allowed, but encouraged as an entry point into the world of academic discourse. Through multiple examples Brown shows the transformative power of teachers who apply instructional strategies that are cognizant of the intersection of culture, language, and the urban STEM classroom. Bryan A. Brown is a professor of teacher education at Stanford University where he runs the Science in the City research group.… (altro)