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ERIC Number: EJ546562
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0157-244X
An In-depth Study of a Teacher Engaged in an Innovative Primary Science Trial Professional Development Project.
Watters, James J.; Ginns, Ian S.
Research in Science Education, v27 n1 p51-69 1997
Explores the involvement and professional growth of a teacher in a professional development project entitled Simply Science. Findings indicate an increase in the teacher's pedagogical content knowledge and confidence in teaching science and a change in her views about cooperative learning strategies. Discusses implications for the design of professional development programs for primary science teachers. Contains 47 references. (Author/JRH)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Primary Education, Professional Development, Science Education, Science Teachers, Teacher Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Australia