Implementing New Science Programs.

O'Toole, Ray

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Implementing New Science Programs

O'Toole, Ray

Science and Children, 12, 3, 24-25, Nov/Dec 74

The article explores some of the possible reasons for what the author describes as an apparent failure of the use of innovative elementary school science programs developed over the past dozen years and suggests some possible solutions. Six suggestions are given to reduce or overcome barriers to change. (EB)

Descriptors: Curriculum, Educational Innovation, Elementary School Science, Instruction, Instructional Innovation, Science Education, Science Programs, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Characteristics

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