Describes how a group of teachers sought to overcome the difficulties of major innovation by working with a change agent to critique their current practice, devise a more authentic science for school science, and implement their ideas. Contains 36 references. (DDR)

Examines 11 preservice teachers' experiences with action research. Explains the four components of an action-research course: (1) reflection and inquiry; (2) learning about students; (3) learning about content knowledge; and (4) learning about social justice and democracy. Focuses on three teacher candidates' action-research studies. (CMK)

This volume presents 64 abstracts of keynote and parallel paper presentations of the Irish National Academy for Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning's (NAIRTL) conference on the theme of flexible learning. The Flexible Learning conference was a joint initiative by NAIRTL and the Learning Innovation Network. The keynote presentations can…