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The Indiana Science Initiative: Lessons from a Classroom Observation Study
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Cook, Nicole D.; Walker, William S.; Weaver, Gabriela C.; Sorge, Brandon H. – School Science and Mathematics, 2015
The Indiana Science Initiative (ISI) is a systemic effort to reform K-8 science education. The program provides teachers with professional development, reform-oriented science modules, and materials support. To examine the impact of the initiative's professional development, a participant observation study was conducted in the program's pilot…
Descriptors: Participant Observation, Fidelity, Faculty Development, Elementary School Teachers
Second Generation Curriculum Projects and Australian Science Education Project.
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Fraser, Barry J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1979
The article considers the distinction between first- and second-generation science curriculum projects, and describes the first national curriculum developed in Australia, the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP). (MK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Information Dissemination, National Curriculum
Coordinating Secondary School Science and Mathematics.
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Austin, Joe Dan; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1992
Describes a project that enrolled 36 secondary mathematics and science teachers to work cooperatively to plan a program to help integrate mathematics and science concepts. Thirteen ninth grade study units having a laboratory or demonstration component were developed, field tested, and evaluated. Teachers noted differences in using mathematics.…
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Cooperative Programs, Coordination, Curriculum Development