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ERIC Number: EJ610315
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0009-4056
Project Texas: A Nontraditional Teacher Professional Development Model for Science Education.
Desjean-Perrotta, Blanche; Buehler, Deborah
Childhood Education, v76 n5 p292-97 Annual Theme 2000
Project Texas is a professional development program for K-8 teachers from districts serving underrepresented populations in order to develop teacher knowledge of Texas' eco-regions. The program provides a meaningful context modeling integration of field experiences, investigative activities, problem-solving strategies, and cooperative learning into K-8 science instruction. Evaluation data revealed that participants achieved project objectives and enhanced their leadership skills. (KB)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers, Models, Professional Development, Program Descriptions, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Science Education, Workshops
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Evaluative
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Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Identifiers: Teacher Journals; Texas; Twenty First Century
Note: Annual Theme Issue: "Preparing School Personnel for the 21st Century."