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Publication Date: 1991
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The Influence of Program Format on the Professional Development of Science Teachers: Teacher Perceptions of AP and Honors Science Courses.
Herr, Norman Edward
Science Education, v75 n6 p619-29 Nov 1991
Studied which of the formats for advanced science instruction, Advanced Placement (AP) or "honors," is more effective at fostering communication between educators and stimulating their professional development. Interviews (n=18) and mailed surveys (847 responses) provided data. Among the conclusions are that teachers believed the AP program was more effective in stimulating professional development. (PR)
Descriptors: Advanced Courses, Advanced Placement Programs, Communications, Educational Research, High Schools, Honors Curriculum, Professional Development, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Science Teachers, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Improvement
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Language: English
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