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ERIC Number: EJ383910
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Mentorships and the Perceived Educational Payoffs.
Miller, Leslie M.; And Others
Phi Delta Kappan, v70 n6 p465-67 Feb 1989
Describes the Houston (Texas) Mathematics and Science Improvement Consortium sponsored by the National Science Foundation and coordinated by the Baylor College of Medicine. The project, using paracticing scientists and mathematicians as mentors for secondary science and math teachers, resulted in improved teaching skills, increased teacher self-respect, and renewed enthusiasm for teaching. Includes two references. (MLH)
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Instructional Improvement, Mathematics Education, Mentors, Professional Development, Science Education, Secondary Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Baylor College of Medicine TX; Texas (Houston)