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Direct linkFaikhamta, Chatree – Research in Science Education, 2013
The nature of science (NOS) has become a central goal of science education in many countries. This study sought an understanding of the extent to which a nature of science course (NOSC), designed according to the conceptualization of pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) for teaching nature of science (NOS), affects in-service science teachers'…
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Inservice Teacher Education, Science Teachers, Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Andersson, Kristina – Research in Science Education, 2012
This study illuminates teachers' conceptions of gender and science and possibilities to challenge these conceptions. Since 2005, a group of teachers (K-6) in Sweden have met approximately once a month in two-hour seminars to discuss and develop their instruction in science and technology based on a gender perspective. The present data consist…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Scientific Attitudes, Science Activities, Science Instruction
Rogers, Laurence; Twidle, John – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2013
Background: The authors have conducted a number of research projects into the use of ICT in science teaching and most recently have collaborated with five European partners in teacher education to develop resources to assist teacher trainers in delivering courses for the professional development of science teachers. Purpose: 1. To describe the…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Science Instruction, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Computer Software
Mehli, Hanne; Bungum, Berit – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2013
Background: Science teachers need a deep understanding of how science works in modern society. Purpose: This article reports a case study investigating the ways in which a short-term in-service course on a research site of space technology contributes to this understanding. Design and method: The study is performed in three steps: an evaluation…
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Science Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes
Kudenko, Irina; Ratcliffe, Mary; Redmore, Alison; Aldridge, Catherine – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2011
Evaluation of large-scale professional development programmes in a cost-effective but detailed manner presents challenges. Much of the research evidence on the effectiveness of professional development in science education has been the result of small-scale studies that use clustered or stratified sampling methods. Using the evidence collected…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Professional Development, Science Education, Program Effectiveness
Valanides, Nicos; Angeli, Charoula – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2008
The preparation of science teachers to integrate computers in their teaching seems to be a challenging task, and teacher educators need to undertake systematic and coordinated efforts for effectively preparing teachers to teach with computers. The present study implemented a professional development approach for in-service science teachers…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Professional Development, Web Based Instruction, Technology Uses in Education
