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ERIC Number: EJ752572
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 7
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 41
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
Professional Development Using an Interdisciplinary Learning Circle: Linking Pedagogical Theory to Practice
Lynd-Balta, Eileen; Erklenz-Watts, Michelle; Freeman, Carol; Westbay, Theresa D.
Journal of College Science Teaching, v35 n4 p18-24 Jan-Feb 2006
Science education reform requires innovative professional development initiatives. Here we report the success of an interdisciplinary learning circle that met regularly over the course of a year to explore pedagogical theory and develop action research projects with the goal of improving critical-thinking skills in math and science undergraduates. (Contains 5 figures.)
Descriptors: Science Education, Educational Change, College Science, College Faculty, Faculty Development, Action Research, Interdisciplinary Approach, Theory Practice Relationship, Discussion Groups, Critical Thinking, Teacher Collaboration
National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
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