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WISE Science: Web-based Inquiry in the Classroom. Technology, Education--Connections
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Slotta, James D.; Linn, Marcia C. – Teachers College Press, 2009
This book shares the lessons learned by a large community of educational researchers and science teachers as they designed, developed, and investigated a new technology-enhanced learning environment known as WISE: The Web-Based Inquiry Science Environment. WISE offers a collection of free, customizable curriculum projects on topics central to the…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Internet, Educational Research, Science Education
Alternative Certification Program for Critical Teaching Fields.
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Georgia State Dept. of Education, Atlanta. Div. of Teacher Education and Staff Development. – 1987
The State of Georgia has been experiencing a critical shortage of secondary teachers in the fields of science, mathematics, and foreign language. It is predicted that this shortage of fully trained science, mathematics, and foreign language teachers will continue into the foreseeable future. In order to attract additional individuals into these…
Descriptors: Language Teachers, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Teachers
The California State Environmental Education Guide. A Curriculum Guide for Kindergarten through Sixth Grade.
Sly, Carolie; And Others – 1988
The purpose of this guide is to provide teachers and other educators with classroom lessons and instructional techniques that build a fundamental understanding of the environment. The guide is aimed at grades kindergarten through sixth and consists of eight instructional units and six action projects. Each unit is organized around a theme and the…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning
Foreign Graduate Students in U.S. Engineering Programs: Problems and Solutions.
Barber, Elinor G.; And Others – Engineering Education, 1987
Reports on a study into the perceived problems that foreign graduate students in engineering pose to engineering faculty, as well as the solutions to those problems. Summarizes survey responses relating to communication and language difficulties, program and academic performance, and social and cultural factors. (TW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Faculty, College Science, Communications
Focus on Knowledge. Learning in Science Project. Working Paper No. 3.
Osborne, Roger; And Others – 1979
The first (exploratory) phase of the Learning in Science Project focused on science teaching/learning in the Form 1 to 4 level (ages 10 to 14) and sought to identify problems and difficulties in several areas. Provided in this paper are comments obtained during structured/unstructured interviews (from students, ex-students, teachers, headmasters,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Curriculum Development
Focus on Topics. Learning in Science Project. Working Paper No. 4.
Tasker, Ross; And Others – 1979
The first (exploratory) phase of the Learning in Science Project focused on science teaching/learning in the Form 1 to 4 level (ages 10 to 14) and sought to identify problems and difficulties in several areas. Provided in this paper are comments obtained during structured/unstructured interviews (from students, ex-students, teachers, headmasters,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Chemistry, Course Content
Content of the Curriculum. 1988 ASCD Yearbook.
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Brandt, Ronald S., Ed. – 1988
This yearbook presents 12 papers comprising recognized experts' thoughts about the content and organization of the various disciplines within the K-12 curriculum. These papers are as follows: (1) "Introduction: What Should Schools Teach?" by Ronald S. Brandt; (2) "Social Studies: The Study of People in Society" by Donald H.…
Descriptors: Art Education, Articulation (Education), Core Curriculum, Curriculum Design