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Digging Deeper into Student-Teacher-Scientist Partnerships for Improving Students' Achievement and Attitudes about Scientists
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Westbrook, Anne L.; Adams, Catrina T.; Taylor, Joseph A. – American Biology Teacher, 2023
A feature of student--teacher--scientist partnerships (STSPs) involves students working with scientists for the purpose of helping them learn more about how scientists work and think. Previous research on STSPs has generally focused on identifying the best practices of partnerships and on identifying challenges of these partnerships. The study…
Descriptors: Scientists, Biology, Science Instruction, Partnerships in Education
Improving Science Teachers' Nature of Science Views through an Innovative Continuing Professional Development Program
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Erdas Kartal, Eda; Cobern, William W.; Dogan, Nihal; Irez, Serhat; Cakmakci, Gultekin; Yalaki, Yalcin – International Journal of STEM Education, 2018
Background: This study describes how teachers' nature of science (NOS) views changed throughout an innovative Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program that provided sustained support throughout the process in a collaborative and reflective environment and activities that are consistent with the current curriculum and NOS tenets integrated…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Scientific Attitudes, Knowledge Level, Scientific Principles
An Evaluation of the Science Education Component of the Cross River State Science and Technical Education Project
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Ekuri, Emmanuel Etta – Research in Education, 2012
The Cross River State Science and Technical Education Project was introduced in 1992 by edict number 9 of 20 December 1991, "Cross River State Science and Technical Education Board Edit, 20 December, 1991", with the aim of improving the quality of science teaching and learning in the state. As the success of the project depends…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
STEM Development: A Study of 6th-12th Grade Girls' Interest and Confidence in Mathematics and Science
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Heaverlo, Carol Ann – ProQuest LLC, 2011
Researchers, policymakers, business, and industry have indicated that the United States will experience a shortage of professionals in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Several strategies have been suggested to address this shortage, one of which includes increasing the representation of girls and women in the…
Descriptors: Females, Program Effectiveness, Teacher Influence, Gender Bias
Increasing Student Interest and Attitudes in STEM: Professional Development and Activities to Engage and Inspire Learners
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Hayden, Katherine; Ouyang, Youwen; Scinski, Lidia; Olszewski, Brandon; Bielefeldt, Talbot – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2011
The iQUEST (investigations for Quality Understanding and Engagement for Students and Teachers) project is designed to promote student interest and attitudes toward careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The project targets seventh- and eighth-grade science classrooms that serve high percentages of Hispanic students.…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Student Interests, Science Teachers, Inservice Teacher Education
Build a Human Project: Improving Attitude and Increasing Anatomy Content Knowledge and Skills for Middle-Level Students
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Houtz, Lynne E.; Quinn, Thomas H. – Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 2006
For four years middle-level students and science teachers have participated in a two-week summer workshop outreach project collaboratively designed and implemented by School of Medicine and Department of Education faculty. The project's goals included improving the attitude of student participants toward the study of science; increasing…
Descriptors: Anatomy, Knowledge Level, Summer Programs, Workshops