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"I Didn't Know How That Could Come to This Curriculum": Teacher's Growth through the Development of Materials about Nature of Science
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Gandolfi, Haira Emanuela – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2020
This article arises from a teaching experience at a state secondary school in London/UK that aimed at promoting a more culturally diverse teaching about Nature of Science (NOS) grounded on Global History of Science. Ideas from this field were employed to design four different teaching and learning plans (TLPs) that linked NOS and content from the…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Teacher Developed Materials, Science Materials, Scientific Principles
Exploring Shifts in the Characteristics of US Government-Funded Science Curriculum Materials and Their (Unintended) Consequences
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Pareja Roblin, Natalie; Schunn, Christian; Bernstein, Debra; McKenney, Susan – Studies in Science Education, 2018
Grant-funded curriculum development efforts can substantially impact practice and research in science education. Therefore, understanding the sometimes-unintended consequences of changes in grant priorities is crucial. Using the case of two large funding agencies in the United States, the current portfolio review provides insight into these…
Descriptors: Science Curriculum, Science Materials, Federal Aid, Educational Change
Aligned-or Not?
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Roseman, Jo Ellen; Koppal, Mary – Educational Leadership, 2015
When state leaders and national partners in the development of the Next Generation Science Standards met to consider implementation strategies, states and school districts wanted to know which materials were aligned to the new standards. The answer from the developers was short but not sweet: You won't find much now, and it's going to…
Descriptors: Alignment (Education), Science Education, Academic Standards, State Standards
How to Use Historical Approach to Teach Nature of Science in Chemistry Education?
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Tolvanen, Simo; Jansson, Jan; Vesterinen, Veli-Matti; Aksela, Maija – Science & Education, 2014
Successful implementation of historical approach to teach nature of science (NOS) requires suitable curriculum material. Several research and development projects have produced lesson plans for science teachers. 25 lesson plans from four different projects involved in creating curriculum material utilizing historical approach in chemistry…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Teaching Methods, Educational Practices, Educational Strategies