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50 Years of ERIC
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A Case Study of Teacher Beliefs in Contemporary Science Education Goals and Classroom Practices.
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Fischer-Mueller, Jennifer; Zeidler, Dana L. – Science Educator, 2002
Presents a study investigating the relationship between teachers' beliefs on the goals of contemporary science education and their teaching practices. (Contains 33 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Educational Change, High Schools, Inquiry
Visions: Teachers' Perceptions of Reform Goals in Science Education.
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Zeidler, Dana L. – Science Educator, 1998
Discerns high school teachers' perceptions of and commitment to the contemporary goals of science education. Suggests that a minority of teachers hold past goal orientations and that secondary science teachers are moving to embrace current goals. Contains 31 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Philosophy, High Schools, Professional Development
Are We Almost There Yet? Perceptions of Goals and Reform in Science Education.
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Zeidler, Dana L.; Duffy, Maryellen – Science Educator, 1994
Investigates high school teachers' perceptions of and commitment to the contemporary goals of science education. Constructs a Contemporary Goals Survey (CGS) and collects information on professional development factors. Explores the trend toward acceptance of contemporary goals and discusses problems of and implications for teacher training and…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Perception