ERIC Number: EJ735744
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005-Feb
Pages: 24
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1046-560X
Sensing the Impact of Elementary School Science Reform: A Study of Stakeholder Perceptions of Implementation, Constructivist Strategies, and School-Home Collaboration
Yore, Larry D.; Anderson, John O.; Shymansky, James A.
Journal of Science Teacher Education, v16 n1 p65-88 Feb 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 teachers were implementing predicted curricular and instructional features promoted by the Science PALs project. Students' perceptions of their current teacher's classroom performance did not parallel the supervisor's perceptions of the teacher's implementation. Parents' perceptions and comments indicated a high level of satisfaction with the implemented features. Collectively, the three perspectives suggest that the Science PALs project was successful in changing the classroom practices of K-6 teachers involved in the professional development. The results of this study appear to support the findings of other recent studies that indicate the need for extended professional development and support to fully implement changes in elementary school science instruction.
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Development, Educational Change, School Districts, Case Studies, Professional Development, Science Teachers, Family School Relationship, Student Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 6; Kindergarten
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Language: English
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