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van Driel, Jan H.; Verloop, Nico; de Vos, Wobbe – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1998
Discusses the concept of pedagogical content knowledge within the context of science teaching. Defines the concept and identifies teaching experience as the major source of pedagogical content knowledge. Contains 69 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Professional Development
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Luft, Julie A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1999
Explores the beliefs of inservice teachers about a demonstration classroom component of an in-service program. Results suggest that the demonstration classroom concept is worth further consideration. Contains 57 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education
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Kennedy, Mary M. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1998
Raises the question of what elementary and secondary teachers need to know to teach mathematics and science. Outlines the kind of subject matter knowledge teachers need to learn during their higher education years in mathematics and science. Contains 44 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
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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