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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Science and Mathematics Teachers' Experiences, Needs, and Expectations regarding Professional Development
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Chval, Kathryn; Abell, Sandra; Pareja, Enrique; Musikul, Kusalin; Ritzka, Gerard – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2008
High quality teachers are essential to improving the teaching and learning of mathematics and science, necessitating effective professional development (PD) and learning environments for teachers. However, many PD programs for science and mathematics teachers fall short because they fail to consider teacher background, experience, knowledge,…
Descriptors: Rural Schools, Science Teachers, Teacher Background, Mathematics Teachers
Examining Incoming Identities in an Alternative Certification Program in Mathematics and Science
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Friedrichsen, Patricia; Lannin, John; Abell, Sandra; Arbaugh, Fran; Volkmann, Mark – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 2008
In response to the shortage of qualified secondary mathematics and science teachers in the United States, alternative certification programs (ACPs) are proliferating. This study used identity as a theoretical lens to examine the incoming identities of 19 participants with post-baccalaureate degrees who entered an ACP. Within this cohort, the…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Alternative Teacher Certification, Identification (Psychology), Mathematics Instruction