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Download full textShymansky, James A.; Yore, Larry D.; Henriques, Laura; Dunkhase, John A.; Bancroft, Jean – 1998
This study took place within the context of a four-year local systemic reform effort collaboratively undertaken by the Science Education Center at the University of Iowa and the Iowa City Community School District. The goal of the project was to move teachers towards an interactive-constructivist model of teaching and learning that assumes a…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instructional Innovation
Peer reviewedHood, C. Gregory – Science Teacher, 1981
A self-paced format is used to teach physical science on three levels: (1) regular program; (2) challenging readings and experiments for academically gifted; and (3) modified textbooks for students with reading/learning difficulties. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Grade 9, Junior High Schools
Holdzkom, David, Ed.; Lutz, Pamela B., Ed. – 1984
This document consists of four sections. The first section includes two chapters which discuss the curriculum development projects of the 1960s and the goals of science education. The second section includes chapters which provide information about instructional strategies and systems, evaluation, the integration of science and other school…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Hungerford, Harold R.; Tomera, Audrey N. – 1985
This methods book is divided into 13 parts. The first 12 parts (each beginning with a list of performance objectives) focus on: understanding the nature of science and technology; reasons for teaching science to children; a short history of elementary science methods in the United States; the products of science; the processes of science;…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Higher Education, Methods Courses
Stoever, Edward C., Jr. – 1979
Crustal Evolution Education Project (CEEP) modules were designed to: (1) provide students with the methods and results of continuing investigations into the composition, history, and processes of the earth's crust and the application of this knowledge to man's activities and (2) to be used by teachers with little or no previous background in the…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Instructional Materials, Oceanography
Stoever, Edward C., Jr. – 1979
Crustal Evolution Education Project (CEEP) modules were designed to: (1) provide students with the methods and results of continuing investigations into the composition, history, and processes of the earth's crust and the application of this knowledge to man's activities and (2) to be used by teachers with little or no previous background in the…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Evolution, Geology, Instructional Materials
Stoever, Edward C., Jr. – 1979
Crustal Evolution Education Project (CEEP) modules were designed to: (1) provide students with the methods and results of continuing investigations into the composition, history, and processes of the earth's crust and the application of this knowledge to man's activities and (2) to be used by teachers with little or no previous background in the…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geographic Location, Geology, Instructional Materials
From Vision to Skills: Developing Leaders for Mathematics and Science. R&D Alert. Volume 6, Number 2
White, Noel, Ed. – WestEd (NJ1), 2004
This issue of R&D Alert presents a sample what of works to strengthen mathematics and science education. The lead article describes the core principles of WestEd's National Academy for Science and Mathematics Education Leadership. After 5 years running the academy, WestEd staff have refined effective approaches for developing teacher leaders…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Teacher Leadership, Science Education, Teaching Skills
Peer reviewedAnderson, Ronald D. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1983
Consolidates information on selected matters reported in two or more separate meta-analyses reported in this issue (SE 533 494-500). Also examines the relationship between results of these meta-analyses and other work of this nature reported in other sources. Indicates high degree of consistency among results of these various meta-analyses.…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inquiry
Barman, Charles R.; Allard, David W. – 1993
Originally developed in an elementary science program called the Science Curriculum Improvement Study, the learning cycle (LC) teaching approach involves students in an active learning process modeled on four elements of Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development: physical experience, referring to the biological growth of the central nervous…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, College Science, College Students
Bonnstetter, Ronald J.; And Others – 1983
Questionnaires with over 400 items were administered to key teachers of the 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education programs. It was hoped to compare the characteristics of teachers of exemplary programs with those possessed by teachers in general. Results are presented under the following headings: (1) qualifications of science teachers;…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Performance Factors, Science Course Improvement Projects
Bredderman, Ted – 1982
A quantitative synthesis of research findings on the effects of three major activity-based elementary science programs developed with National Science Foundation support was conducted. Controlled evaluation studies of the Elementary Science Study (ESS), Science-A Process Approach (SAPA), or The Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) were used…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Conventional Instruction, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Stoever, Edward C., Jr. – 1979
Crustal Evolution Education Project (CEEP) modules were designed to: (1) provide students with the methods and results of continuing investigations into the composition, history, and processes of the earth's crust and the application of this knowledge to man's activities and (2) to be used by teachers with little or no previous background in the…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geology, Instructional Materials, Oceanography
Stoever, Edward C., Jr. – 1979
Crustal Evolution Education Project (CEEP) modules were designed to: (1) provide students with the methods and results of continuing investigations into the composition, history, and processes of the earth's crust and the application of this knowledge to man's activities and (2) to be used by teachers with little or no previous background in the…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Geographic Location, Geology
Stoever, Edward C., Jr. – 1979
Crustal Evolution Education Project (CEEP) modules were designed to: (1) provide students with the methods and results of continuing investigations into the composition, history, and processes of the earth's crust and the application of this knowledge to man's activities and (2) to be used by teachers with little or no previous background in the…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Geographic Location, Geology, Instructional Materials
