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50 Years of ERIC
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A Model for Integrating Technology in Preservice Science and Mathematics Content-Specific Teacher Preparation.
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Niess, Margaret L. – School Science and Mathematics, 2001
Describes a model of a one-year, graduate-level, content-specific teacher preparation program that integrates learning about and teaching with electronic technologies as an integral component in teaching and learning science and mathematics in grades 3-12. (Contains 21 references.) (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Preservice Teacher Education
Not-So-Common "Common" Knowledge.
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Lederman, Norman G.; Niess, Margaret L. – School Science and Mathematics, 2001
Focuses on and discusses the common knowledge concerning research design and the statistical analysis of data. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Research Design
Problem Solving and Solving Problems: Inquiry about Inquiry.
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Lederman, Norman G.; Niess, Margaret L. – School Science and Mathematics, 2000
Discusses current reforms and reform documents in science and mathematics education with regard to problem solving and inquiry. Considers assessment methods of inquiry to measure students' performance relative to current reforms. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Inquiry
Shooting at Moving Targets.
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Lederman, Norman G.; Niess, Margaret L. – School Science and Mathematics, 2000
Presents opinions on science and mathematics teacher education, evaluation, and effectiveness. (ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Teacher Effectiveness
Technology for Technology's Sake or for the Improvement of Teaching and Learning?
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Lederman, Norman G.; Niess, Margaret L. – School Science and Mathematics, 2000
Lists and discuses the guidelines and standards for technology use in science teacher preparation. Indicates the ways of promoting uses of technology in mathematics teacher preparation. (Author/ASK)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematics Education
Preservice Teachers' Use of Multiple Representations in Solving Arithmetic Mean Problems.
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Gfeller, Mary K.; Niess, Margaret L.; Lederman, Norman G. – School Science and Mathematics, 1999
Examines solutions presented by preservice teachers for solving graphical and numerical problems involving the arithmetic mean. Participants presented two methods: algorithmic computation and balancing deviations about the mean. A significant difference was found between science and mathematics preservice teachers in the use of balancing…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Preservice Teacher Education
Training College Teachers.
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Lederman, Norman G.; Niess, Margaret L. – School Science and Mathematics, 1999
Discusses the urgent need for projects to train college teachers. Discusses advantages and disadvantages of the current system. (ASK)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Elementary Secondary Education, Faculty Development, Higher Education
5 Apples + 4 Oranges = ?
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Lederman, Norman G.; Niess, Margaret L. – School Science and Mathematics, 1998
Reform efforts have renewed attention to science and mathematics integration and brought to the surface varied definitions of "integrated,""interdisciplinary," and "thematic." In an attempt to clarify the meaning of integration, eight manuscripts are presented that clearly indicate that the inconsistent use of language continues to exist and has…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Integrated Curriculum, Interdisciplinary Approach
How Informed Are Informal Educators?
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Lederman, Norman G.; Niess, Margaret L. – School Science and Mathematics, 1998
Explores current reforms in both mathematics and science education that emphasize the importance of learning in informal settings. Suggests that informal education must include planned and purposeful attempts to facilitate students' understanding of mathematics and science in community settings other than the local school. (Author/CCM)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Mathematics Education
Action Research: Our Actions May Speak Louder Than Our Words.
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Lederman, Norman G.; Niess, Margaret L. – School Science and Mathematics, 1997
Discusses the advantages of action research and concludes that action research can and should be a significant component of both preservice and inservice programs. (ASK)
Descriptors: Action Research, Educational Research, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education