{"product_id":"learning-environment-isbn-9780807020241","title":"Learning Environment","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Few people have the writing ability, education expertise, and thoughtfulness to write a book about the state of education. Jared is masterful in the classroom...and [his book] will change the landscape of education.\" —Dr. Christopher Emdin, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eFor White Folks Who Teach in the Hood...and the Rest of Y'all Too\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An award-winning environmental science teacher's actionable roadmap for educators interested in making the world a classroom, even in the city\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin award-winning New York City educator Dr. Jared Fox in—and out of—his classroom on an excursion that goes beyond books and lectures to reimagine teaching and learning. Through a blend of real-life examples and practical commentary, readers will see how Fox created localized learning opportunities for his students out of canoeing on the Bronx River, hiking in the Catskill Mountains, and other unconventional approaches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReplete with sample projects, topics, theories, and strategies, \u003ci\u003eLearning Environment\u003c\/i\u003e offers an actionable vision for reengaging students and reenergizing teachers. The book encourages K-12 STEM educators to build experiential learning into their teaching styles by:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning field trips as fieldwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epartnering with local experts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimplementing localized learning through hands-on application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eleveraging interdisciplinary instruction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFox invites teachers to create dynamic, transformative educational opportunities by implementing experiential learning based in their own communities. With Fox's heartfelt wisdom and practical know-how, readers will be empowered to reconsider and redefine what teaching and learning can and should be.Foreword\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: It’s Time to Go to School\u003cbr\u003eAuthor’s Note\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eONE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eField Trips, Localized Learning, and Students as Scientists:\u003cbr\u003eA Professional Development Journey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTWO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Hook and the Circle:\u003cbr\u003eRoutines for Student Engagement, Thinking, and Dialogue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHREE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Exploration of New York City’s Water Supply:\u003cbr\u003eThe Pursuit of Passionate Pedagogy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOUR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperts in the Classroom:\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity, Relevance, and Rigor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFIVE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExploring City Sewers:\u003cbr\u003eAdding Science Labs and Systems Thinking to the Methodological Mix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSIX\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Critical Examination of a Harbor’s Health:\u003cbr\u003eA Deep Dive into Data and the Creation of Community Scientists\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSEVEN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Pursuit of Environmental Justice:\u003cbr\u003eThe Power of Professional Partnerships\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEIGHT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShifting Baselines and Gazes:\u003cbr\u003eA Focus on Hyperlocal Learning\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNINE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Classroom Is Your Oyster:\u003cbr\u003eActualizing Educational Philosophies and Frameworks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTEN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaps and Apps:\u003cbr\u003ePreparing Students for College and Career\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eELEVEN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Isolated Islands to a Connected Archipelago:\u003cbr\u003eA Cross-Classroom Approach\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTWELVE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCelebrate Your Success:\u003cbr\u003eAn Antidote for Burnout and Demoralization\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendices\u003cbr\u003eAfter the Classroom\u003cbr\u003eActions and Approaches for Connecting Classrooms to the Real World\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eIndex“[This book] will change the landscape of education.”\u003cbr\u003e—Dr. Christopher Emdin, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eFor White Folks Who Teach in the Hood . . . and the Rest of Y’all Too\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eLearning Environment\u003c\/i\u003e is the inspirational story of an award-winning public school teacher who trusts and empowers his students to change the world. Jared Fox pulls back the curtain to reveal the teaching practices that ignited his students’ motivation and commitment to quality work—transformational practices that can improve any classroom.”\u003cbr\u003e—Ron Berger, author of \u003ci\u003eLeaders of Their Own Learning: Transforming Schools Through Student-Engaged Assessment\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“In \u003ci\u003eLearning Environment\u003c\/i\u003e . . . Jared Fox shares his passion, his wisdom, and a rich array of powerful teaching practices aimed at joyfully engaging students in understanding and building a world of environmental justice. Read this book for inspiration and for ideas you can realize immediately with your classes.”\u003cbr\u003e—Tom Roderick, author of \u003ci\u003eTeach for Climate Justice: A Vision for Transforming Education\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“While many educators talk about ‘breaking down the classroom walls,’ Dr. Fox provides compelling stories to demonstrate the theories and practices behind this approach. His classroom case study effectively reveals how he transformed his students into ‘community scientists’ who advocate for change when confronted with authentic scientific challenges that impact their lives.”\u003cbr\u003e—Thomas Rochowicz, deputy superintendent, NYC Public Schools\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Jared Fox details his approach to curriculum design that helps students develop research skills and become creators and potentially activists on the challenges impacting their communities.”\u003cbr\u003e—Peggy M. Shepard, executive director, WE ACT for Environmental Justice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Do educators have a responsibility to help their students fully engage with their world and the history that influenced it, with all its flaws, treasures, and potential so that the students themselves have the tools and mindsets to power a better future for themselves and their community? Jared Fox’s lyrically accessible memoir and instructional manual gives compelling reasons to believe that the world would be a better place because of it.”\u003cbr\u003e—Majora Carter, MacArthur Fellow and author of \u003ci\u003eReclaiming Your Community: You Don’t Have to Move Out of Your Neighborhood to Live in a Better One\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Jared Fox \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning educator and former secondary science teacher, department chair, coach, mentor, and instructional leadership team member currently working as an independent education consultant at the intersection of science, the environment, and social justice. Other published works include his writing as a chapter author in \u003ci\u003eFrom White Folks Who Teach in the Hood: Reflections on Race, Culture, and Identity, \u003c\/i\u003eedited by Dr. Christopher Emdin and sam seidel; \u003ci\u003eLearning Environment \u003c\/i\u003e– The Substack; and a growing list of academic journals. 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