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Direct linkPenuel, William; Fishman, Barry J.; Gallagher, Lawrence P.; Korbak, Christine; Lopez-Prado, Bladimir – Science Education, 2009
Implementation of science curriculum materials has been a fundamental challenge in science education for decades. Policy researchers have argued that alignment of standards, curriculum, and assessment are the key to supporting implementation. This paper focuses on teachers' perceptions of curricular alignment and on curriculum implementation using…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Science Curriculum, Curriculum Implementation, Science Instruction
Peer reviewedBeasley, Warren – Journal of Chemical Education, 1996
Analyzes two initiatives in Australian education that have attempted to influence the future directions of high school chemistry curricula: the concept of a national curriculum encompassing eight key learning areas and the reform processes of individual state governments. Presents a radically different syllabus produced by the State of Victoria as…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Educational Change, Foreign Countries, National Curriculum
Peer reviewedClark, Richard C.; Premo, Joseph L. – Science and Children, 1982
Reports fourth-grade results in a statewide science assessment program in Minnesota for grades 4, 8, and 11 and a comparable study conducted in Minneapolis. Suggests that hands-on, materials-centered elementary science programs properly managed and accompanied by inservice education are effective. (DC)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedTurner, G. Cleve; Giacosie, Robert V. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1981
Describes the formation and organization of a statewide energy consortium consisting of faculty from 19 campuses of the California State University and Colleges system. Also describes three major consortium activities and reasons for its success. (SK)
Descriptors: College Science, Conferences, Consortia, Energy
Rubba, Peter A.; And Others – S-STS Reporter, 1987
Reviews the initiatives taken by six states in promoting precollege Science, Technology, Society (STS) education. Discusses the exemplary efforts undertaken in Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Washington, and Wisconsin. (ML)
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Science and Society
Peer reviewedBindel, Henry J., Jr. – Science and Children, 1985
Compares eight states on their inservice teacher training programs, changes in the science curricula (including instruction requirements, skill lists, and/or syllabi development), curriculum evaluation, budget-program/personnel commitments, and resources for assistance. These states include Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Oregon,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedYager, Robert E. – Teaching Education, 1991
Describes efforts in the reform of science education, noting the importance of changing preservice and in-service teacher education. The article examines three national systemic reform efforts and discusses implementation efforts in Iowa. It also discusses Iowa's teacher preparation and offers assessment information arising from Iowa's efforts.…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs, Educational Change
