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Outcomes of a Self-Regulated Learning Curriculum Model
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Peters-Burton, Erin E. – Science & Education, 2015
The purpose of this study was to describe connections among students' views of nature of science in relation to the goals of a curriculum delivered in a unique setting, one where a researcher and two teachers collaborated to develop a course devoted to teaching students about how knowledge is built in science. Students proceeded through a cycle of…
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Scientific Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Science Curriculum
11-19 Committee Update
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Colclough, Chris – Education in Science, 2012
St Michael's RC School aims to develop in its students an understanding of the importance of scientific knowledge through the delivery of a more diverse but appropriate scientific curriculum: a curriculum that is enriched and accessible to all students, regardless of ability; a curriculum that will encourage them to continue the study of both…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Foreign Countries, Science Achievement, Science Course Improvement Projects
Getting Practical
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Denholm, Allie – Education in Science, 2012
Following on from taking part in the successful "Getting Practical: improving practical work in science across the primary-secondary transition" CPD project, Uplands Community College with Wadhurst and Ticehurst Primary Schools in East Sussex worked together on developing the CPD--focusing on effective practical work across the…
Descriptors: Science Curriculum, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Process Skills, Science Activities
A Smooth Trajectory: Developing Continuity and Progression between Primary and Secondary Science Education through a Jointly-Planned Projectiles Project
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Davies, Dan; McMahon, Kendra – International Journal of Science Education, 2004
This article reports on findings from a two-year project--'Improving Science Together'--undertaken in 20 primary and four secondary schools in and around Bristol, UK. The project was funded by the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca PLC as part of their national Science Teaching Trust initiative, and had as one of its aims the development of…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Science Curriculum, Science Departments, Elementary Secondary Education
Leadership in Freshman Physics
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Rebello, Carina M.; Hanuscin, Deborah; Sinha, Somnath – Physics Teacher, 2011
Physics First--a movement to invert the traditional science course sequence to teach physics at the ninth-grade level--is gaining interest. However, there is limited literature exploring how to support teachers in successfully implementing Physics First. To address this, a professional development (PD) program supporting a cadre of teacher-leaders…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Curriculum, Instructional Leadership, Teacher Leadership
Putting Trust in Change: A Partnership for Better Science Education.
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Pryor, Amanda Z.; And Others – T.H.E. Journal, 1996
The Ann Arbor Public Schools and University of Michigan partnership created the Foundations of Science (FOS) course, designed to integrate the high school science sequence into a three-year project based upon real-life science investigations. Specially designed software, information technology, and Internet resources were utilized. Student…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Educational Technology