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Download full textWeeks, Denise Jarrett, Ed.; Stepanek, Jennifer, Ed. – Northwest Teacher, 2001
This publication presents examples of inquiry-based science teaching in which students develop an understanding of the natural world. Sections include: (1) "Connecting Students to Science and the World" (Jennifer Stepanek); (2) "Apple Orchard Lush with Life's Lessons" (Helen Silvis); (3) "Student Scientists Team Up with the Pros" (Amy Sutton); (4)…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Outdoor Education, Plants (Botany), Science Education
Ross, E. Wayne, Ed. – 1994
As reflective teaching has been a major concern in education with the movement for increased teacher professionalism and involvement in all aspects of school decision-making, the 10 articles in this volume address reflective practice in the social studies with an emphasis on how reflection and inquiry can contribute to both teacher and curriculum…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry
Conroy, France H. – Innovation Abstracts, 1983
Because students who do not read and write cannot participate effectively in a democratic society, the staff of the College Skills Program at Burlington County (New Jersey) College has designed a developmental skills program in reading and writing with a social science core. The program (Social Science 100) emphasizes reading, thinking,…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
Rakow, Steven J. – 1986
The use of the inquiry approach in the teaching of elementary science is examined and advocated in this publication. The position that an inquiry approach is the best way to teach and learn science is upheld and its influence on the development of positive attitudes towards science is stressed. Section titles include: (1) "A Tale of Two Teachers"…
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning
Thorson, Annette, Ed. – ENC Focus, 1999
This issue of ENC Focus focuses on the topic of inquiry and problem solving. Featured articles include: (1) "Inquiry in the Everyday World of Schools" (Ronald D. Anderson); (2) "In the Cascade Reservoir Restoration Project Students Tackle Real-World Problems" (Clint Kennedy with Advanced Biology Students from Cascade High…
Descriptors: Creativity, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry
Thorson, Annette, Ed. – ENC Focus, 2000
This issue of ENC Focus is organized around the theme of educational change. It intends to provide teachers with practical resources and suggestions for implementing reform ideas in the classrooms. Featured articles include: (1) "There Can Be No Improvement Without the Teacher" (Michael Fullan and Andy Hargreaves); (2) "Changing…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Change Agents, Change Strategies, Educational Change
Blosser, Patricia E., Ed.; Mayer, Victor J., Ed. – Investigations in Science Education, 1982
Abstractor's analyses of 12 science education research studies focusing on science instruction are presented. These include: (1) use of Learning Environment Inventory in junior high school classrooms organized for individualized instruction; (2) microteaching and strategy analysis as used in a science methods course; (3) comparison of two…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, College Science, Elementary School Science
