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50 Years of ERIC
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A Comparison of Rural Elementary School Teacher Attitudes toward Three Modes of Distance Education for Science Professional Development
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Annetta, Leonard; Shymansky, James A. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2008
Distance education is a significant topic of discussion among faculty at all levels of education. This study produced evidence regarding the attitudes toward three distance education delivery modes for science professional development. The study involved 94 elementary school teachers who were participating in a professional development project.…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Professional Development
Sensing the Impact of Elementary School Science Reform: A Study of Stakeholder Perceptions of Implementation, Constructivist Strategies, and School-Home Collaboration
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Yore, Larry D.; Anderson, John O.; Shymansky, James A. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2005
This case study of a midwestern school district's reform effort explored the treatment fidelity of the Science: Parents, Activities, and Literature (Science PALs) project. Data were collected from the perspectives of three stakeholders: students, school district, and parents. Students' and school district supervisor's perceptions indicated that…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Development, Educational Change
A Professional Development System as a Catalyst for Changing Science Teachers.
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Shymansky, James A.; Henriques, Laura; Chidsey, Jennifer L.; Dunkhase, John; Jorgensen, Margaret; Yore, Larry D. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1997
Presents an evaluation system designed to document and facilitate change in teachers. Implicit in the development and implementation of the system is the goal to model evaluation for teachers. Contains 22 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational Change, Elementary Education, Faculty Development
Reading in Science: Developing an Operational Conception to Guide Instruction.
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Yore, Larry D.; Shymansky, James A. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1991
Critical background references on the problems related to comprehension of science text material, a conceptual framework on which to base instructional decisions, and some specific activities designed to enhance science reading comprehension are presented. (36 references) (KR)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Models, Questioning Techniques, Reading Comprehension
Using Constructivist Ideas to Teach Science Teachers about Constructivist Ideas, or Teachers are Students Too!
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Shymansky, James A. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1992
Analyzes problems with traditional teacher education, reviews the basic elements of the constructivist learning views, and discusses the advantages of a constructivist approach to science teacher education. (PR)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Education Courses, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education