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Download full textDowling, Julie; Thomas, Jay – NCSSSMST Journal, 2006
With support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, Siemens Foundation, and the Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI), National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science and Technology (NCSSSMST) hosted its third summer science program in June 2006 at Aurora (IL) University's Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, campus. This program…
Descriptors: Summer Science Programs, Science Programs, Mathematics Teachers, Master Teachers
Peer reviewedJinks, Jerry; Lord, Russell – School Science and Mathematics, 1990
Reviews the effects of the first stage of the Better Elementary Science Teaching Project to overcome teacher isolation and help staff development. Describes the participants and features of the project. Reports the results of using telecommunication and academic achievements. Discusses implications for the project. (YP)
Descriptors: Distance Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Inservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedMusselman, Ronald L.; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Describes a college program of research collaboration with high school teachers and an academic alliance that emerged from the experiences. The background, organization, achievements, and reluctance factors related to the program are discussed. (YP)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College School Cooperation, College Science, Cooperative Programs
Boser, Judith A.; And Others – 1988
The role of the science teacher is essential in determining the quality of the school science program. When teachers are aware of the relationship between science and society, they can relate classroom learning to practical application. This results in more positive student attitudes. The continuous evolving of scientific knowledge requires…
Descriptors: Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement, Mathematics Teachers, Science and Society
Crawley, Frank E. – 1987
The Institute in Physical Science was developed to address the need for updated information and training in physics, chemistry, and technology among teachers of physical science. Five major objectives addressed were to: (1) improve physical science teachers' understanding of fundamental concepts in physics and chemistry; (2) provide physical…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Physical Sciences
Crawley, Frank E. – 1986
The Summer Institute in Science was developed to address the need for updated information and training in physics, chemistry, and technology among elementary and secondary teachers. Three major objectives addressed were to: (1) improve teachers' understanding of basic concepts in the subject field; (2) provide teachers with training in the use of…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Ruina, Edith – 1980
This publication reports on a project designed to increase the awareness and appreciation of educators, and through them the awareness of middle and high school students, of the advantages of preparing for careers in technology and science. These are fields in which Boston high school students generally, and minority students particularly, have…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Affirmative Action, Career Awareness, Career Choice
