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Peer reviewedIngvarson, Lawrence; Loughran, John – Research in Science Education, 1997
Explores the problems that a national strategy for the professional development of science teachers attempted to address, and reports on the theme of "loose connections" that emerged. Highlights the weak sense of professional community found among science teachers and their isolation from potentially beneficial influences on their work.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Communication (Thought Transfer), Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Download full textIngvarson, Lawrence; Meiers, Marion; Beavis, Adrian – Education Policy Analysis Archives, 2005
This report examines effects of structural and process features of professional development programs on teachers' knowledge, practice and efficacy. It is based on four recent (2002-2003) studies undertaken through the Australian Government Quality Teacher Programme, designed to enhance teacher quality. The total data set for the survey study…
Descriptors: Professional Development, Educational Practices, Performance Factors, Self Efficacy
