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Atwater, Mary M.; Freeman, Tonjua B.; Butler, Malcolm B.; Draper-Morris, Jessie – International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2010
The purpose of this explanatory case study using critical theory as a philosophical lens was to focus on two science teacher candidates' understandings of Otherness and their culturally responsive teaching (or the lack thereof) of students they believe are the "Others". The researchers found that even though the participants had different goals…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Critical Theory, Science Teachers, Case Studies
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Briscoe, Carol; Peters, Joseph – Science Education, 1997
Explores how collaboration among teachers from several schools and with university researchers facilitates attempts to change practices. Analysis indicates that collaboration facilitates change because it provides opportunities for teachers to learn new content and pedagogical knowledge, encourages them to be risk-takers in implementing new ideas,…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, College School Cooperation, Educational Cooperation, Elementary Education
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Mathews, Susann; Basista, Beth; Farrell, Ann; Tomlin, Jim – Teacher Education and Practice, 2003
In 1993, at Wright State University (WSU), the College of Science and Mathematics (COSM), and the College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) began hiring faculty with joint appointments in both COSM and CEHS. That began the process of reforming the undergraduate education of preservice elementary teachers. Then, when the state called for a…
Descriptors: National Standards, Educational Change, Science Teachers, Mathematics Education