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Direct linkLehman, James D.; Ertmer, Peggy A.; Bessenbacher, Ann M. – Educational Technology, 2015
Built as one of 60+ hubs on the HUBzero platform, STEMEdhub was developed in 2011 as a resource for research, education, and collaboration in STEM education. The hub currently supports 82 different groups. In this article, the authors describe two specific groups (SLED and AAU) that are taking advantage of numerous communication and resource tools…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Resources, Science Course Improvement Projects
Peer reviewedCartwright, Tina; Smith, Suzanne; Hallar, Brittan – Teacher Education and Practice, 2014
This qualitative study examines the transition of eight elementary preservice teachers into student teaching after participating in a science methods course that included a significant amount of teaching after-school science to elementary grade students. These eight participants had a chance to practice teaching inquiry-based science and to reform…
Descriptors: Barriers, Elementary School Science, Science Instruction, Teaching Experience
Download full textBanilower, Eric R.; Fulp, Sherri L.; Warren, Camille L. – Horizon Research, Inc. (NJ1), 2010
This report summarizes the activities and findings of the external evaluation of the "Science: It's Elementary" (SIE) program during the period from July 2009 through June 2010. The SIE program is managed by ASSET Inc. and overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). SIE is an initiative aimed at improving elementary…
Descriptors: Teacher Leadership, Leadership Training, Case Studies, Vignettes
Goebel, Camille A.; Umoja, Aminata; DeHaan, Robert L. – CBE - Life Sciences Education, 2009
Undergraduate college "science partners" provided content knowledge and a supportive atmosphere for K-5 teachers in a university-school professional development partnership program in science instruction. The Elementary Science Education Partners program, a Local Systemic Change initiative supported by the National Science Foundation,…
Descriptors: Teacher Empowerment, Elementary School Science, College Students, Mentors
Fulp, Sherri L.; Warren, Camille L.; Banilower, Eric R. – Horizon Research, Inc. (NJ1), 2009
This report summarizes the activities and findings of the external evaluation of the "Science: It's Elementary" (SIE) program during the period from July 2008 through June 2009. The SIE program is managed by ASSET Inc. and overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. SIE is an initiative aimed at improving elementary science…
Descriptors: Principals, Administrator Attitudes, Cohort Analysis, Teacher Leadership
Banilower, Eric R.; Fulp, Sherri L.; Warren, Camille L. – Horizon Research, Inc. (NJ1), 2008
This report summarizes the activities and findings of the external evaluation of the "Science: It's Elementary" (SIE) program in the period June 2007 through May 2008. The SIE program is managed by ASSET Inc. and overseen by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. SIE is an initiative aimed at improving elementary science instruction…
Descriptors: Program Descriptions, Cohort Analysis, Elementary School Science, Strategic Planning
Swift, Theresa M.; Watkins, Steve E. – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2004
Student motivation for and proficiency in science and mathematics begin in the early grades. Level-appropriate resources and professional outreach activities are as beneficial for teachers and students at elementary levels as for higher levels. Engineering applications can be effective vehicles for giving students hands-on exposure to technical…
Descriptors: Outreach Programs, Student Motivation, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Students
