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Tuck Bonner, Natalie Christine – ProQuest LLC, 2009
A teacher's sense of {instructional} efficacy has been considered a critical variable in student academic performance. Researchers Tschannen-Moran and Hoy Woolfolk (2001, p.783) defined teachers' {instructional} efficacy as a teacher's judgment of his or her capabilities to bring about desired outcomes of student engagement and learning, even…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Teacher Effectiveness, Science Programs, Self Efficacy
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Krustchinsky, Rick; Harris, William – Science and Children, 2003
Introduces a science program that provides an exciting, safe, and interactive educational experience. Describes activities and the impact of this program. (KHR)
Descriptors: Cooperation, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Partnerships in Education
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Rommel-Esham, Katie; Castellitto, Andrea – Science and Children, 2003
Describes a science learning program sponsored by the State University of New York College (SUNY) at Geneseo which brings together elementary students, parents, and university students and faculty for an evening of fun, meaningful science experiments, demonstrations, and activities. Includes sample activities. (KHR)
Descriptors: Cooperation, Elementary Education, Inquiry, Parent Participation
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Rice, Dale R.; Duckett, Josephine – Science and Children, 1980
Two kinds of summer science camp experiences for elementary children are described. The program is intended to provide elementary teachers and preservice teachers with a chance to practice their science teaching skills. The Day Camp (K-3) emphasizes the senses and the Overnight Camp program (4-6) emphasizes instruction in science. (SA)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Inservice Teacher Education