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Martin, Andrew J.; Durksen, Tracy L.; Williamson, Derek; Kiss, Julia; Ginns, Paul – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2016
Informal learning settings such as museums have been identified as opportunities to enhance students' knowledge and motivation in science and to optimize the connection between science and everyday life. The present study assessed the role of a self-paced science education program (situated in a medical science museum) in enhancing students'…
Descriptors: Role, Museums, Science Education, Learning Motivation
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Radford, David L. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1998
Project LIFE, a state systemic initiatives professional development program for middle-grade life science teachers, has been successful in improving the science content knowledge, process skills, and attitudes toward teaching science of the teachers participating in the project. The essential characteristics of this project are described as a…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Knowledge Level