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Rakow, Steven J. – Science Teacher, 2000
Analyzes the results of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and focuses on teacher education changes recommended by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). First published in 1999. (YDS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Professional Development
Rhoton, Jack; Bowers, Patricia – 2001
This book focuses on the professional development of teachers and discusses issues related to the planning and design of professional development programs. The content of the book is divided into three parts. Part 1, Standards-Based Reform and Professional Development includes: (1) "National Science Education Standards as a Catalyst for…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
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Venville, Grady; Wallace, John; Louden, William – Research in Science Education, 1998
Suggests that the results of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) rank Western Australia as first in the world in science. Examines a statewide curriculum reform initiative that focuses on primary level science teacher leaders. Contains 27 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Change, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
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Kahle, Jane Butler; Meece, Judith; Scantlebury, Kathryn – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2000
Examines the influence of standards-based teaching practices on the achievement of urban, African-American, middle school science students. Indicates that teachers who frequently used standards-based teaching practices positively influenced students' achievement and attitudes. Supports the efficacy of high-quality professional development to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Blacks, Educational Change, Evaluation
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Glass, Gene V., Ed. – Education Policy Analysis Archives, 2001
This document consists of articles 23-45 published in the electronic journal "Education Policy Analysis Archives" for the year 2001: (23) "La Participacion de las Minorias Nacionales dentro de Sistemas Educativas Pre-Modernos: El Caso de los Garifunas de Guatemala" (Carlos R. Ruano); (24) "'Alexander v. Sandoval': A…
Descriptors: Accountability, Civil Rights, Class Size, Elementary Secondary Education
National Inst. on Educational Governance, Finance, Policymaking, and Management (ED/OERI), Washington, DC. – 1998
To explore the policy implications of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), the National Institute on Educational Governance, Finance, Policymaking, and Management of the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) in the U.S. Department of Education, and the Consortium for Policy Research in Education held a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Standards, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education