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Furman Shaharabani, Yael; Tal, Tali – Research in Science Education, 2017
Science teachers are expected to teach in innovative ways that are different from their long experience as students. Professional development programs are planned to help teachers' development, yet, there is little knowledge of the long-term effects of professional development programs (PDPs), and especially on actual practice. The purpose of this…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Faculty Development, Teacher Education Programs, Program Effectiveness
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Cavagnetto, Andy R.; Hand, Brian; Norton-Meier, Lori – Research in Science Education, 2011
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of two strategies for negotiating the question for exploration during science inquiry on student achievement and teachers' perceptions. The study is set in the context of the Science Writing Heuristic. The first strategy (small group) consisted of each group of four students negotiating a question…
Descriptors: Science Achievement, Teaching Methods, Inquiry, Science Instruction
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Ucar, Sedat; Trundle, Kathy Cabe; Krissek, Lawrence – Research in Science Education, 2011
This mixed methods study described preservice teachers' conceptions of tides and explored the efficacy of integrating online data into inquiry-based instruction. Data sources included a multiple-choice assessment and in-depth interviews. A total of 79 participants in secondary, middle, and early childhood teacher education programs completed the…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Intervention, Teacher Education Programs, Astronomy