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The Scientist in the Classroom Partnership Program: An Innovative Teacher Professional Development Model
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Ufnar, Jennifer A.; Shepherd, Virginia L. – Professional Development in Education, 2019
This article presents an in-depth study supporting the Scientist in the Classroom Partnership (SCP) program as a model of effective professional development (PD) for K-12 teachers. The goal of this study was to determine the core and structural features of the SCP program necessary for effective teacher PD. The SCP partners a classroom teacher…
Descriptors: Scientists, Partnerships in Education, Faculty Development, Program Effectiveness
Those Who Understand: A Conception of Teacher Knowledge.
Shulman, Lee S. – American Educator, 1986
Reviews consequences of the shift in emphasis from content knowledge to pedagogical method within teacher education. Identifies three forms (propositional, case study, and strategic) in which knowledge about content, pedagogy, and curriculum may be organized. Describes implications for teacher education and examination process and content. (KH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Curriculum Development, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Postsecondary Education
Distance Education and Educational Reform in Jamaica: The Clock Is Ticking. A Report to the Ministry of Education of the Government of Jamaica Prepared at the Request of the Commonwealth of Learning.
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Greig, James W. – 1989
Consistent with education reform efforts, the Jamaican Government invited The Commonwealth of Learning to participate in an on-site needs assessment survey. Previous examination results revealed a need to strengthen teaching and learning in English, mathematics, and science, as most primary school teachers required enhancement in both the content…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Distance Education, Educational Change