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Lewis, Elizabeth; Dema, Oxana; Harshbarger, Dena – School Science and Mathematics, 2014
Despite historical national efforts to improve elementary science education, science instruction continues to be marginalized, varying by state. This study was designed to address the ongoing challenge of educating elementary preservice teachers (PSTs) to teach science. Elementary PSTs are one of the science education community's major links…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Instruction, Classroom Communication
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Venville, Grady; Sheffield, Rachel; Rennie, Leonie J.; Wallace, John – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2008
In this study we examined curriculum integration in new ways by exploring the link between classroom context, the implementation of community-based, integrated science projects, and the subsequent student learning. The literature is inconsistent regarding the benefits of an integrated approach to curriculum. The research design was a multiple case…
Descriptors: Integrated Curriculum, Context Effect, Ecology, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Tai, Emily; Rochford, Regina A. – Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 2007
According to Tinto (1993), more students leave college than graduate, especially at the community college level. Much of the blame for this attrition has been attributed to a lack of adequate preparation for college-level courses. Consequently, many colleges must provide remedial programs despite the objections of opponents of remediation who…
Descriptors: Remedial Programs, Educational Change, Western Civilization, Community Colleges