Two CSULB Science Education Professors Publish Books This Year
Science education professor Alan Colburn has recently authored and published a new book titled Lingo of Learning: 88 Education Terms Every Science Teacher Should Know.
The NSTA Press has this to say about Dr. Colburn’s book:
Each of the 88 entries—from “anticipatory set” to “zone of proximal growth”—is a concise discussion (300 to 500 words) of education terms and ideas, most within the context of science teaching.
The book’s chapters cover teaching techniques, learning theories, research concepts, and even the nature of science. Although this is a useful reference for a quick definition, you’ll be drawn into reading entire chapters—and come away with a deeper understanding.
The author’s special gift: a friendly writing style, a balanced approach, and a willingness to tackle common misconceptions.
Alan Colburn hopes The Lingo of Learning will break down barriers for those unsure of the specialized language of education. Please take the time to check out the book online through the NSTA Press.
Professor Maureen Mcmahon has been busy with co-author Susan O’Hara writing and editing for the International Society for Technology in Education during the past two years.
Her book titled NETS•S Curriculum Series—Multidisciplinary Units for Grades 6–8 
is a new addition to the NETS (National Education Technology Standards) library focusing on the critical middle school years.
More than 20 experienced educators from across the U.S. contributed to this volume, covering the core content areas of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and cultural arts—each with several units’ and months’ worth of lesson plans.
Maureen authored a section on the use of primary source materials in teaching along with units using electronic collage, MS Powerpoint, and digital image and video capturing/editing as learning tools in middle school classrooms.
Additional resources in the book include relevant Web and literature citations, assessment strategies, extensions, interdisciplinary lesson ideas, unit objectives, and keys to the NETS and content standards.