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Kettlewell, Janet S., Ed.; Henry, Ronald J., Ed. – Rowman & Littlefield Education, 2009
The U. S. is losing its competitive edge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Thomas Friedman warns that America is not producing enough young people in STEM fields that are essential for entrepreneurship and innovation in the 21st century (The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century, 2005). Blue ribbon…
Descriptors: Mathematics Curriculum, Higher Education, Teacher Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education
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Turner, 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
Queensland Board of Teacher Education, Toowong (Australia). – 1985
In July 1983, the Board of Advanced Education, Queensland, Australia, considered the problem of the acute shortage of secondary science and mathematics teachers and the role of teacher education in remedying the situation. The Board of Teacher Education was approached and asked to investigate matters pertaining to the supply and education of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education
Queensland Board of Teacher Education, Toowong (Australia). – 1985
In July 1983, the Board of Advanced Education, Queensland, Australia, considered the problem of the acute shortage of secondary science and mathematics teachers and the role of teacher education in remedying the situation. The Board of Teacher Education was approached and asked to investigate matters pertaining to the supply and education of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education
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Yager, 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