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Peer reviewedScharmann, Lawrence C.; Harris, William M., Jr. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
Indicates statistically significant increases for participants in three-week institute involving measures of their acceptance of theory of evolution, measures of their understanding of both applied evolutionary principles and nature of applied science, and measures of their reduced anxieties regarding teaching of evolution. Further, participants…
Descriptors: Evolution, Inservice Teacher Education, Pretests Posttests, Science Education
Peer reviewedYager, Robert E.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1988
Reports on a study in which 61 science supervisors were asked to identify their most effective and least effective teachers. Differences were found regarding gender, quantity of National Science Foundation workshop experiences, and certain elected in-service experiences. (TW)
Descriptors: Inservice Teacher Education, Science Education, Science Instruction, Science Teachers
Peer reviewedSpector, Barbara S. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1985
A model for a desired state master's degree in science education was generated by identifying the training needs of teachers presently teaching science in southern Florida. The model includes an analysis of the current master's program, recommended changes, and rationale for these changes. Implications for noncredit inservice activities are noted.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Masters Degrees
