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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2006 and Scientific Literacy: A Perspective for Science Education Leaders
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Bybee, Rodger W. – Science Educator, 2009
This article describes the idea of scientific literacy as defined in PISA, discusses relevant results of PISA, and clarifies meaningful relationships between PISA data and scientific competencies of U.S. students. Finally, the author includes insights and recommendations for contemporary leadership in science education. (Contains 8 tables and 1…
Descriptors: Scientific Literacy, Science Education, Science Achievement, Achievement Tests
Leadership, Responsibility, and Reform in Science Education.
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Bybee, Rodger W. – Science Educator, 1993
Regards leadership as central to the success of the reform movement in science education. Defines leadership and introduces a model of leadership modified from the one developed by Edwin Locke and his associates. Provides an overview of the essential qualities of leadership occurring in science education. Discusses reforming science education and…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Leadership Responsibility, Professional Development