Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ574292
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1998
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Operation Pathfinder: Oceanography, Coastal Processes for Elementary, Middle School Teachers--Program Reaches Minority Students, Puts 'AAAH' into Ocean Education.
Walker, Sharon H.
Current: The Journal of Marine Education, v15 n1 p25-34 1998
Describes a 12-day teacher inservice course in oceanography and coastal processes that focuses on enhanced content knowledge, improved teaching strategies, role modeling, and leadership development. The primary objective is improving the teaching techniques of elementary and middle school teachers of predominantly minority students. Strategies employed include guest lecturers, fieldwork, and fostering a sense that science is exciting and relevant. (PVD)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Field Trips, Hands on Science, Inservice Teacher Education, Instructional Improvement, Interdisciplinary Approach, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Leadership Training, Marine Education, Minority Groups, Relevance (Education), Science Teachers, Scientific Literacy, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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