Urban School Leadership for Elementary Science Instruction: Identifying and Activating Resources in an Undervalued School Subject.

Spillane, James P.; Diamond, John B.; Walker, Lisa J.; Halverson, Rich; Jita, Loyiso

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ERIC Number: EJ636008

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Urban School Leadership for Elementary Science Instruction: Identifying and Activating Resources in an Undervalued School Subject.

Spillane, James P.; Diamond, John B.; Walker, Lisa J.; Halverson, Rich; Jita, Loyiso

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v38 n8 p918-40 Oct 2001

Explores school leadership for elementary school science teaching in an urban setting. Examines how school leaders bring resources together to enhance science instruction when there appear to be relatively few resources available for it. Leading change in science education involves the identification and activation of human and social capital. (Author/MM)

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Leadership, Resources, Science Instruction, Science Teachers, Social Capital, Urban Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue: Urban Science Education.

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