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The Science Teacher Inventory of Need (STIN).
Rubba, Peter A. – 1983
The Science Teacher Inventory of Need (STIN) is an 83-item instrument which assesses science teachers' perceptions of their professional needs. Items on the STIN are organized under seven categories: (1) specifying objectives for science instruction; (2) diagnosing and evaluating learners for science instruction; (3) planning science instruction;…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education
STS in the Nation's Schools: Six States Take the Lead.
Rubba, Peter A.; And Others – S-STS Reporter, 1987
Reviews the initiatives taken by six states in promoting precollege Science, Technology, Society (STS) education. Discusses the exemplary efforts undertaken in Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Washington, and Wisconsin. (ML)
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Science and Society
Seven Science Teacher Performance Checklists for Use in Microteaches.
Rubba, Peter A.; Wiesenmayer, Randell L. – 1984
Seven checklists were developed to provide precise feedback to students on their teaching performance during secondary science methods microteaching sessions. These checklists measure performance related to: (1) lesson plans; (2) communications skills; (3) generic teaching; (4) concept demonstration; (5) manipulative skills; (6)…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Communication Skills, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education
Videotape in Short, Intensive Instructor Training.
Rubba, Peter A.; Rosenberg, Marc J. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1980
Describes how videotape recording (VTR) technology was used in a short and intensive instructional training program for prospective Peace Corps instructors. Results show the effectiveness of VTR technology for providing feedback in instructor training. (CS)
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Audiovisual Instruction, Educational Media, Educational Technology
Goals and Competencies for Precollege STS Education: Recommendations Based upon Recent Literature in Environmental Education.
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Rubba, Peter A.; Wiesenmayer, Randall L. – Journal of Environmental Education, 1988
Provided is a brief overview of why science, society and technology (STS) education should be included in precollege science education. Summarizes selected literature on the topic in relation to environmental education. Lists goals and competencies for skills, and awareness of STS concepts. (CW)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Elementary School Science, Environmental Education, Literature Reviews
The Leadership Institute in STS Education: A Collaborative Teacher Enhancement, Curriculum Development, and Research Project of Penn State University and West Virginia University with Rural Middle/Junior High School Science Teachers.
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Rubba, Peter A.; Wiesenmayer, Randall L.; Rye, James A.; Ditty, Tom – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1996
Describes a leadership institute in Science-Technology-Society (STS) education which was established to develop middle-school science teacher/leaders in STS education across rural areas of central Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. The program was comprised of professional-development activities and complementary research that used STS…
Descriptors: Citizenship Responsibility, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Futures (of Society)