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Tobin, Kenneth – 1987
The Exemplary Practice in Science and Mathematics Education (EPSME) project involved outstanding teachers of science or mathematics from Western Australia. The project's goal was to identify effective practices of exemplary teachers for the purpose of developing programs for improving practices in science classrooms. Thirteen science teachers and…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries

Tobin, Kenneth; Seiler, Gale; Smith, Mackenzie W. – Research in Science Education, 1999
Advocates co-teaching as an essential component of teacher education programs. Describes the co-teaching efforts of a university professor, doctoral student, and student-teacher as they taught science to African-American students placed in a low-track program of study in an urban high school. Presents theoretical frameworks associated with…
Descriptors: Action Research, Black Students, Classroom Research, Higher Education

Tobin, Kenneth; Fraser, Barry J. – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Describes and synthesizes the findings of 11 case studies which comprise the Exemplary Practice in Science and Mathematics Education Study. Reports four assertions in which exemplary teachers used strategies for management, encouraging students to participate, increasing understanding of science and math, and maintaining a favorable classroom…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Environment, Demonstration Programs, Instructional Effectiveness