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Lotter, Christine; Rushton, Gregory T.; Singer, Jonathan – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2013
The purpose of this study was to investigate high school teachers' beliefs about inquiry instruction and determine how their beliefs influenced their use of inquiry after a professional development program. Thirty-six high school science teachers participated in this study. The professional development program consisted of a 2-week summer…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Teaching Methods, Inquiry, Qualitative Research
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Emfinger, Kay – Journal of Instructional Psychology, 2009
Much research has pointed to the importance of pretend play as a facilitator of literacy development. However, few studies have investigated the corresponding role of sociodramatic play in mathematical development. This exploratory naturalistic study examined the numerate behaviors that occurred during spontaneous pretend play in a preschool…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Play, Dramatic Play, Enrichment Activities
Mobilization for Youth, Inc., New York, NY. – 1965
THE LABORATORY SCHOOL PROVIDED EXPERIENCE FOR TEACHERS WORKING WITH LOWER-CLASS GROUPS AND ENCOURAGED THE USE OF LOCAL FACILITIES FOR RESEARCH AND EXPERIMENTATION. A STAFF OF FIFTEEN, OPERATES A CURRICULUM CENTER TO AID SCHOOL PERSONNEL IN CURRICULUM PLANNING AND MATERIAL PROCURMENT. IN ADDITION THE CENTER PRODUCES INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS AND TEACHER…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Disadvantaged, Educational Programs, Enrichment