ERIC Number: EJ1131732
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Publication Date: 2015
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The Impact of a Professional Development Program on Elementary Teachers' Science Knowledge and Pedagogical Skills
Ferreira, Maria Madalena
Journal of Educational Issues, v1 n1 p36-47 2015
Teacher professional development plays an important role in a teacher's growth and every year school districts spend a large portion of their budgets in professional development activities. However, as districts face increasing budget cuts, funds for professional development compete against other district priorities. As a result, partnerships between school districts and teacher training institutions can play an important role in supplying school districts with professional development activities to fit their teachers' needs. This article describes a partnership between a school district and a local university to provide over 100 hours of professional development to 30 elementary school teachers. Results from the evaluation of the program indicate that the program had a significant impact on participating teachers' perceptions of their science knowledge and pedagogical skills.
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Program Effectiveness, Elementary School Teachers, Science Instruction, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Teaching Skills, Partnerships in Education, Mixed Methods Research, Urban Schools, College School Cooperation, Surveys, Likert Scales, Electronic Publishing, Portfolios (Background Materials), Pretests Posttests, Workshops, Pedagogical Content Knowledge
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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