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Shymansky, James A.; Yore, Larry D.; Annetta, Leonard A.; Everett, Susan A. – Rural Educator, 2008
There is a dearth of studies in science education that are both comprehensive and focused on rural schools. Thus, this brief is in the form of a research report on the impact of an externally funded, five-year professional development project. The project involved approximately 1500 teachers on the student achievement of approximately 20,000 K-6…
Descriptors: Rural Schools, Urban Universities, Professional Development, Science Education
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Lunetta, Vincent N.; And Others – Science Education, 1974
Presents a model science teacher education program developed from a consideration of exemplary science teacher characteristics. Advocates an increased emphasis on clinical experiences at a variety of levels. (GS)
Descriptors: Clinical Experience, Preservice Teacher Education, Program Descriptions, Science Education
Gerlovich, Jack A. – 1978
This document reports on the Iowa Department of Public Instruction plan to integrate energy education into elementary and secondary programs. This plan includes the development of energy conservation activity packets. The packets contain a variety of interdisciplinary activities, accompanying worksheets, visuals, and annotated children and teacher…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Energy
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Krajcik, Joseph S.; And Others – 1986
This study describes the evaluation of a model science teacher education program developed with support from the National Science Foundation from 1970 to 1980. This program, named the Undergraduate Preservice Science Teacher Education Program (UPSTEP) was designed to develop science teachers who have a research-based rationale for teaching…
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Assessment, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education