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Direct linkAkerson, Valarie L.; Cullen, Theresa A.; Hanson, Deborah L. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2009
This study explored the development of a community of learners through a professional development program to improve teachers' views of nature of science (NOS) and teaching practice. The "Views of Nature of Science" questionnaire and interviews were used to assess teachers' conceptions of NOS three times over the course of the study. Notes and…
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Workshops, Faculty Development, Teaching Methods
Lee, Okhee; Deaktor, Rachael; Enders, Craig; Lambert, Julie – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2008
This study examined the impact of the 3-year implementation of a professional development intervention on science achievement of culturally and linguistically diverse elementary students. Teachers were provided with instructional units and workshops that were designed to improve teaching practices and foster positive beliefs about science and…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Intervention, Science Achievement, Achievement Gains
Peer reviewedMallon, Gerald L.; Bruce, Matthew H. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1982
Compared the effect of a traditional "Star Show" program and a "Participatory Oriented Program" in a small, educational planetarium on elementary school students' (N=556) achievement and attitudes. Results indicate that the latter, activity-oriented program is superior to the "Star Show" program. (JN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Astronomy, Attitude Change, Elementary Education
Pine, Jerome; Aschbacher, Pamela; Roth, Ellen; Jones, Melanie; McPhee, Cameron; Martin, Catherine; Phelps, Scott; Kyle, Tara; Foley, Brian – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2006
A large number of American elementary school students are now studying science using the hands-on inquiry curricula developed in the 1990s: Insights; Full Option Science System (FOSS); and Science and Technology for Children (STC). A goal of these programs, echoed in the "National Science Education Standards," is that children should…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Comparative Analysis, Grade 5, Textbooks
Peer reviewedBrown, Desmond P.; Reed, Jack A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1982
Evaluated attainment of Nigerian Primary Education Improvement Program's objectives in terms of students' ability to practice process skills, their interest, active participation in and understanding of science lessons, and the availability of materials and ease of preparing and teaching the lessons for teachers. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers
Lee, Okhee; Deaktor, Rachael A.; Hart, Juliet E.; Cuevas, Peggy; Enders, Craig – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2005
This research examined the impact of the first-year implementation of an instructional intervention to promote achievement and equity in science and literacy for culturally and linguistically diverse elementary students. The research addressed three areas: (a) overall science and literacy achievement, (b) achievement gaps among demographic…
Descriptors: Grade 4, Grade 3, Intervention, Urban Schools
Shymansky, James A.; Yore, Larry D.; Anderson, John O. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2004
This article is about one school district's effort to reform its elementary science curriculum through a program of professional development called Science, Parents, Activities and Literature (Science PALs). The differential exposure of the district's K-6 teachers to Science PALs and differences in how well teachers implemented Science PALs-type…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Teaching Methods, Teacher Participation, Educational Change
