This paper focuses on using the Internet for instruction in terms of World Wide Web-based software that project organizers or participants can use to facilitate a richer collaboration when using the Internet for inquiry lessons and that facilitates the process of developing on-line communities of learners. Knowing the potential use and strengths…

The Austin Collaborative for Mathematics Education (ACME) was an initiative begun in August 1997 to improve mathematics education in all AISD elementary and middle school classrooms by providing teachers with long-term, high quality professional development. This report summarizes program evaluation information for school year 2001-2002.

Includes brief descriptions of laboratory products completed or under development. (RT)

Two areas of research were explored in this meta-analysis: comparison of inductive versus deductive approaches and use of advance organizers. The study involved 128 characteristics for 39 studies spanning the period from 1957 through 1980. Coding variables included 57 concerned with treatment features and 12 with outcome attributes. (Author/JN)

Two areas of research were explored in this meta-analysis: comparison of inductive versus deductive approaches and use of advance organizers. The study involved 128 characteristics for 39 studies spanning the period from 1957 through 1980. Coding variables included 57 concerned with treatment features and 12 with outcome attributes. (Author/JN)

The concept of "world view" is examined in relationship to the role of school curriculum and its possible contribution to social problems. The nature of curricula today is thought to contribute to the development of rigid belief systems which might have detrimental consequences for society. (JN)

The field of teacher education is in need of a problematic approach which would emphasize a more humanistic and less technological stance. Illustrations are given as to how such an approach could be applied in two different realms of teacher education: (1) mathematics education; and (2) field experiences for student teachers. (PP)

The author suggests contemporary Iran as an excellent subject for a case study in secondary social studies. He considers some of the issues which students might analyze: journalistic bias toward Iran, pluralism in Iranian society and Islam, sociopolitical factors which affect modernizing nations, and the causes of revolution. (SJL)

Reports results of a project focusing on the development of inquiry skills as a goal of science education. Specifies the "desired status" for effective inquiry learning; determines the "actual status" by analyzing four recently completed status studies; and compares desired and actual status to identify needs and recommend actions. (CS)

The Australian Web of Life biology course is evaluated as to its philosophy and mode of instruction. The study reveals that the use of inquiry-oriented practices is relatively low and that teachers consider the objectives of the course more important than do their classes. (Author/DS)

Presents a model by which teachers can plan science activities for unmotivated students. The student-centered curriculum is briefly outlined with references and a variety of teaching materials are listed. (SA)

The Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children, a nonprofit organization at Montclair State College in New Jersey, is dedicated to improving children's thinking skills and to training future elementary school teachers in the art of philosophical inquiry. (JMD)

Explores the issue of how to make chemistry more personally meaningful to students who have no interest in continuing the study of science. Describes two projects that each have an interview, research, and presentation format. (DDR)

Describes a partnership between a fifth-grade teacher and a university methods professor that involved developing an elementary science fair project mentored by university students. Provides opportunities for elementary students to conduct scientific investigations to learn about science, and opportunities for education majors to have firsthand…

Describes a preservice program to prepare teachers for a curriculum based on the realistic approach. The program appeared successful in changing student teachers' views of mathematics education towards this more inquiry-oriented approach and in promoting effective teacher behavior in classrooms. Only a small number of teachers recognized the…