Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1155272
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-May
Pages: 4
Abstractor: ERIC
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ISSN: ISSN-0269-2465
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Professional Learning Communities
Eley, Alison
Primary Science, n148 p5-8 May 2017
There are many professional development programmes on offer for primary science. The best of these involve teachers in developing practice over time, alongside engaging with theory. In this article, the author considers how working as part of a professional learning community can support a collaborative and evidence informed approach to improving practice in primary science.
Descriptors: Communities of Practice, Professional Development, Faculty Development, Science Education, Theory Practice Relationship, Evidence Based Practice, Foreign Countries, Case Studies, Teacher Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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