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The Effect of Professional Development on Elementary Science Teachers' Understanding, Confidence, and Classroom Implementation of Reform-Based Science Instruction
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Maeng, Jennifer L.; Whitworth, Brooke A.; Bell, Randy L.; Sterling, Donna R. – Science Education, 2020
Through a randomized controlled trial, this mixed-methods study evaluated changes in elementary science teachers' understandings, confidence, and classroom implementation of problem-based learning (PBL), inquiry, and nature of science (NOS) instruction following participation in a professional development (PD) as well as the components of the PD…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers, Science Teachers
Is Your Soil Sick?
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Sterling, Donna R.; Hargrove, Dori L. – Science and Children, 2012
For many children, summertime is free time. For parents, summer often means searching for structured learning opportunities for their children. For teachers, summer can mean heading back to school for professional development. The elementary science institute for teachers that the authors conduct includes a summer science camp for children. Last…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Teaching Methods, Learning Experience, Elementary School Science
Collaboration with Community Partners
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Sterling, Donna R.; Frazier, Wendy M. – Science Teacher, 2006
For eight years, relationships with community partners have been the mainstay of a science enrichment program for secondary students. Through the use of problem-based learning, science classes use, the techniques and tools of scientists to solve authentic problems directly related to students' interests and needs. In this article, the author…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Learning Experience, Enrichment Activities, Physical Sciences