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Download full textNational Science Foundation, Arlington, VA. Div. of Undergraduate Education. – 1994
The Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Development Program of the National Science Foundation supports the development of courses in all disciplines to improve the quality of undergraduate courses and curricula in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. The purpose of the program in Curriculum Development in Mathematics: Calculus and…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Engineering Education, Federal Aid, Higher Education
Yager, Robert E.; And Others – 1990
There is little doubt that the findings of research in science education can be depressing at times. The literature is replete with reports and research findings which highlight problems and shortcomings associated with the teaching and learning of science. In order to provide a refreshing alternative to the majority of research reports which…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Conferences, Demonstration Programs, Elementary School Science
Johnson, Brenda K. – 1989
Both quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods were used to compare perceptions of teacher participants and non-participants in a Title II science update inservice program. The purpose of this article is to compare participants' and selected non-participants' perceptions of their motivations to learn using two evaluation methods. Qualitative…
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Higher Education
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Directorate for Science and Engineering Education. – 1989
The National Science Foundation (NSF) provides awards for education and research in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering. This publication contains information about awards for the 1987 and 1988 fiscal years. An introductory section reviews the goals of NSF's education program and the long-range goals of the Directorate for Science and…
Descriptors: Animals, College Science, Demonstration Programs, Elementary School Science
Brunkhorst, Bonnie J. – 1989
Recent efforts of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) have encouraged research between university researchers and classroom science teachers. In 1987 a longitudinal teacher research partners study was begun by the Middle and Junior High Division of NSTA and The…
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Demonstration Programs, Educational Research, Excellence in Education
Roid, Gale H. – 1987
This sourcebook describes methods of dealing with dropouts in Oregon school districts. "At-risk youth" and "dropout" are defined and survey results of 98 percent of superintendents concerning program offerings are summarized. Data suggest that medium-size districts require greatest assistance. Despite increases in single-parent…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Cooperative Planning, Demonstration Programs, Dropout Research
Leatt, Desmond J. – OSSC Bulletin, 1987
Research findings and examples of inschool suspension programs in Oregon are combined in this bulletin. An introduction defines "at-risk" students as those having behavioral or attendance problems. Unlike traditional out-of-school suspension, alternative programs attempt to keep at-risk students at school. Chapter 1 surveys three…
Descriptors: Attendance, Behavior Problems, Consultation Programs, Cooperative Planning
