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Akerson, Valarie L.; Hanuscin, Deborah L. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2007
This study assessed the influence of a 3-year professional development program on elementary teachers' views of nature of science (NOS), instructional practice to promote students' appropriate NOS views, and the influence of participants' instruction on elementary student NOS views. Using the VNOS-B and associated interviews the researchers…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Scientific Principles, Faculty Development, Professional Development
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Annetta, Leonard A.; Shymansky, James A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2006
Distance education is a significant topic of discussion within institutions at all levels of education. It is not only significant in terms of finances and student enrollment but also in terms of meaningful learning. The purpose of this study was to determine the relative effectiveness of three distance-education strategies for enhancing the…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Educational Strategies, Television, Internet