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Mitchener, Carole P.; Jackson, Wendy M. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2012
In this article, we present a case study of a beginning science teacher's year-long action research project, during which she developed a meaningful grasp of learning from practice. Wendy was a participant in the middle grade science program designed for career changers from science professions who had moved to teaching middle grade science. An…
Descriptors: Evidence, Science Programs, Action Research, Career Change
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Hendrix, Rebecca; Eick, Charles; Shannon, David – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2012
Creative drama activities designed to help children learn difficult science concepts were integrated into an inquiry-based elementary science program. Children (n = 38) in an upper elementary enrichment program at one primary school were the participants in this action research. The teacher-researcher taught students the Full Option Science…
Descriptors: Drama, Action Research, Student Attitudes, Enrichment Activities
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Megowan-Romanowicz, Colleen – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2010
Teachers enrolled in the master of natural science program for high school science teachers at a large research university must complete a year-long action research study. This account, by the program's action research coordinator, describes both process and outcomes of this research experience from the perspectives of the research coordinator and…
Descriptors: Research Universities, Science Programs, Action Research, Natural Sciences
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Barrow, Lloyd H. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1995
Describes the Phone Assistance for Teachers of Science (PATS), an innovative approach designed to enable new K-12 science teachers in Missouri to access quality science resources. Discusses the background, literature review, program description, evaluation, and future directions. (JRH)
Descriptors: Communications, Educational Resources, Resource Materials, Science Programs
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Marek, Edmund A.; And Others – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1994
Examines the long-term implementation of learning cycle science curricula introduced in National Science Foundation sponsored institutes delivered in 1985, 1987, and 1988. (LZ)
Descriptors: Inservice Teacher Education, Learning Processes, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
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Shroyer, M. Gail; And Others – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1995
The purpose of this article is to provide a rationale for a professional development model and to highlight two features of the model which have been designed to address school improvement needs while concurrently providing professional development opportunities for novice and experienced science educators. The two features include summer magnet…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Magnet Schools
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Anderson, Norman D. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1993
Describes the SCI-LINK Project that explored ways of linking research scientists and school science teachers. From the evaluation of the project, it is concluded that it helped teachers have a better understanding of scientific environmental research and recent findings. It also allowed teachers to develop activities and other instructional…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Environmental Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Professional Development