NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 3 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Mutch-Jones, Karen; Gasca, Santiago; Pallant, Amy; Lee, Hee-Sun – School Science and Mathematics, 2018
The purpose of this descriptive study was to examine teacher instructional dilemmas and opportunities that emerged when students worked with interactive computer-based simulation models during the High-Adventure Science (HAS) project. The intervention included the HAS digital curriculum, designed for grades 7-12. Each curricular unit was framed to…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Teaching Models, Instructional Effectiveness, Educational Opportunities
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Sickel, Aaron J.; Friedrichsen, Patricia – School Science and Mathematics, 2015
The purpose of this three-year case study was to understand how a beginning biology teacher (Alice) designed and taught a 5E unit on natural selection, how the unit changed when she took a position in a different school district, and why the changes occurred. We examined Alice's developing beliefs about science teaching and learning,…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Context Effect, Longitudinal Studies, Beginning Teachers
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Friedrichsen, Patricia; Chval, Kathryn B.; Teuscher, Dawn – School Science and Mathematics, 2007
This study examines the support structures and strategies utilized by beginning mathematics and science teachers. The qualitative case study of 18 teachers (0-3 years of experience) includes teachers from rural, suburban and urban schools. Data collection consisted of one-hour interviews. The findings indicate participants utilized formal and…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Teacher Educators, Science Teachers, Mentors