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Fischer, Heather A.; Wentz, Elizabeth A. – Applied Environmental Education and Communication, 2021
Volunteer science programs are designed to increase public understanding and appreciation of science by creating opportunities for the public to engage in science. This research assesses the impact of Map of Life-Denali on its volunteers. This program calls on park visitors to record wildlife observations while they visit Denali National Park and…
Descriptors: Place Based Education, Attachment Behavior, Outcomes of Education, Tourism
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Cee, Vincent – Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education, 2013
In this paper Vincent Cee provides a synthesis of ideas published by several authors who wrote in the late 1960s through the early 1980s. Remarkably, these authors arrived at similar conclusions in disparate ways and disciplines, all of which hold rich implications for music education. The works examined include Neil Postman's and Charles…
Descriptors: Music Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Advocacy, Leadership
Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education, Columbus, OH. – 1995
This document is a comprehensive directory of Federal offices, programs, and facilities for K-12 education in mathematics and science for the Northwest Region. The purpose of this directory is to assist educators, parents, and students in attaining the National Education Goals, particularly Goal 4: "By the year 2000, U.S. students will be…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Programs, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education
Alaska State Dept. of Education, Juneau. Office of Curriculum Services. – 1986
This program assessment instrument was developed to identify criteria for excellence in science in Alaskan schools. It was designed to be used by administrators, professional staff and community representatives to assess science programs. The instrument contains categories of items which are to be rated on a five-point scale ranging from "not…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Inservice Teacher Education
Inverness Research, 2008
Inverness Research studied the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) Seminars on Science program for eight years, from its inception in 1998 to 2006. In 2008, Inverness Research conducted additional studies of the AMNH's new online course, "Evolution". This paper presents teacher survey ratings for "Evolution", along with…
Descriptors: Evolution, Suburban Schools, Second Language Learning, English (Second Language)
Inverness Research, 2008
Inverness Research studied the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) Seminars on Science program for eight years, from its inception in 1998 to 2006. This paper presents teacher survey ratings for "The Diversity of Fishes", along with profiles of two teachers who took the course. Course takers report on the annual follow-up surveys…
Descriptors: Course Evaluation, Museums, Seminars, Online Courses