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Krehbiel, Dwight; Piper, Jon K. – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2017
In 2000 several STEM faculty at Bethel College in Kansas designed and began offering a one-week intensive residential summer research experience for high school students--the Bethel College Summer Science Institute. The core idea underlying the design was to motivate students through the excitement of discovery. This event has been offered…
Descriptors: STEM Education, College Faculty, Summer Programs, High School Students
Strickland, Crystal Y. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate the extent to which professional development practices in professional learning communities are consistent with research-based principles of effective professional development. Additionally, the study investigated potential differences in the content focus, active learning, coherence, and…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Statistical Analysis, Educational Practices, Faculty Development
Fleming, Kae – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The primary purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore relationships between Tennessee Competency Attainment Rubric (CAR) professional development and teachers' perceptions of changes in instruction, expectations for student performance, and understanding of proficiency. The study is the result of a collaborative effort with the Tennessee…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Scoring Rubrics, Faculty Development, Teacher Attitudes
Fanning, Terry Sue – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The primary purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore relationships between Tennessee Competency Attainment Rubric (CAR) professional development and teachers' perceptions of changes in instruction, expectations for student performance, and understanding of proficiency. The study is the result of a collaborative effort with the Tennessee…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Scoring Rubrics, Faculty Development, Teacher Attitudes
Stephens, Catherine – ProQuest LLC, 2012
The primary purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore relationships between Tennessee Competency Attainment Rubric (CAR) professional development and teachers' perceptions of changes in instruction, expectations for student performance, and understanding of proficiency. The study is the result of a collaborative effort with the Tennessee…
Descriptors: Mixed Methods Research, Scoring Rubrics, Faculty Development, Teacher Attitudes
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Huehner, David Robert; Kallgren, Daniel – History Teacher, 1999
Highlights the benefits of active and student-centered learning. Describes the University of Wisconsin Student History Network that uses an updated model of the literary society and includes a Web site and electronic discussion groups for students in history survey courses. Discusses the problems, changes, and success of the University of…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Community Colleges, History Instruction, Introductory Courses