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Direct linkKhourey-Bowers, Claudia; Fenk, Christopher – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2009
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between teachers' (N = 69) participation in constructivist chemistry professional development (PD) and enhancement of content (CK) and pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) (representational thinking and conceptual change strategies) and self-efficacy (PSTE). Quantitative measures assessed…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Change Strategies, Self Efficacy, Chemistry
Khourey-Bowers, Claudia – American Biology Teacher, 2006
The teaching of evolutionary theory has historically been problematic, often times marred with legal and moral battles. In recent years, state boards of education have prohibited or somehow compromised the role of evolutionary theory in school science. Consistent with the diversity of beliefs in contemporary society, preservice science teachers…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Evolution, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
Khourey-Bowers, Claudia; Simonis, Doris G. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2004
The purpose of this research was to enhance self-efficacy beliefs, chemistry content, and pedagogical content knowledge of middle grades teachers by incorporating specific design elements into professional development. This study analyzed the influence of program design on achieving gains in personal science teaching self-efficacy, outcome…
Descriptors: Longitudinal Studies, Middle Schools, Chemistry, Science Instruction
Khourey-Bowers, Claudia; Dinko, Richard L.; Hart, Raymond G. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2005
The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a Local Systemic Change (LSC) initiative (N = 216) at Year 2 in a 5-year plan. Key questions were: What is the extent of school and teacher involvement?; What is the impact on teacher preparedness, attitudes, and beliefs?; and What is the extent of institutionalization? The model of…
Descriptors: Teacher Surveys, Collegiality, School Culture, Faculty Development
