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Haverly, Christa; Lyle, Angela; Spillane, James P.; Davis, Elizabeth A.; Peurach, Donald J. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2022
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), a reform effort "for states, by states," advances ambitious ideals for elementary science teaching, but the fate of these ideals will depend in part on the engagement of state science coordinators (SSCs). This article explores the responses of SSCs to NGSS in a purposeful sample of 18 US…
Descriptors: Instructional Improvement, Science Instruction, Elementary School Science, Academic Standards
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Venville, Grady; Sheffield, Rachel; Rennie, Leonie J.; Wallace, John – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2008
In this study we examined curriculum integration in new ways by exploring the link between classroom context, the implementation of community-based, integrated science projects, and the subsequent student learning. The literature is inconsistent regarding the benefits of an integrated approach to curriculum. The research design was a multiple case…
Descriptors: Integrated Curriculum, Context Effect, Ecology, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Hurd, Paul DeHart – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2002
Focuses on changes taking place in the teaching of science as part of general education. Contends that the new science curriculum should be focusing on the utilization of science technology for public welfare and human benefit. (Contains 33 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Interdisciplinary Approach, Science Curriculum, Science Education
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Linn, Marcia C. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Reports on the results of a conference of leaders in science education research held at the University of California, Berkeley, January 16-20, 1986. Describes the themes that emerged from the disucssions and makes four recommendations intended to encourage the development of an integrated research base in science education. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Design, Educational Change, Educational Finance