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Dass, Pradeep M.; Yager, Robert E. – Science Education Review, 2009
During the last quarter of a century, it became abundantly clear that the desired reforms in science teaching and learning could not be accomplished without significant professional development of in-service science teachers. Yet, there was a dearth of effective professional development models that could lead to the kind of instructional reforms…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Guidelines, Science Teachers, Faculty Development
Dass, Pradeep M. – Issues in Teacher Education, 2005
Reformed preparation of science teachers is indeed vital for the vision of science teaching reform to be accomplished. Typically, a critical component of a preservice science teacher preparation program is the science teaching methods course. The usual intent of this course is to help preservice science students develop an understanding of various…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Methods Courses, Science and Society, Educational Change
Dass, Pradeep Maxwell – 1999
Nation-wide dissemination of the Iowa Chautauqua Model for inservice professional development of K-12 science teachers has led to new professional development programs in many states. The Collier Chautauqua Program (CCP) implemented the Iowa Chautauqua model at the district level in Collier County, Florida. A formative evaluation of the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation, Faculty Development, Inservice Teacher Education
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Dass, Pradeep Maxwell – Electronic Journal of Science Education, 1999
Nationwide dissemination of the Iowa Chautauqua Model for inservice professional development of K-12 science teachers has led to new professional development programs in many states. Discusses a formative evaluation of the implementation of the Collier Chautauqua Program (CCP) which focuses on teacher enhancement resulting from participation in…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Professional Development, Program Evaluation
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Dass, Pradeep Maxwell – Bulletin of Science, Technology & Society, 1997
The need for a citizenry capable of comprehending and tackling contemporary issues related to science and technology demands science education experiences that are fundamentally different from traditional experiences in school science. Argues that high school biology experiences organized around contemporary bioethical issues can meet this need.…
Descriptors: Bioethics, Biology, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Development
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Dass, Pradeep M. – Clearing House, 2000
Argues that traditional methods of science instruction are being supplanted by a broader approach that enhances understanding of the nature of science and teaches students to critically analyze scientific information. Discusses six domains of science to be included in good science instruction. Discusses ways new teachers can put those domains into…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement, Science Education
Dass, Pradeep M.; Kilby, Diana; Chappell, Alicia – Middle School Journal (J3), 2005
The emphasis in both the National Science Education Standards (NSES) and "Science for All Americans" is on "science as inquiry" and inquiry-based science instruction as a way to accomplish the goals of science literacy. The NSES considers science as inquiry as a part of the content of science and include science as inquiry…
Descriptors: Science and Society, Science Teachers, Scientific Literacy, Creativity
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Dass, Pradeep M.; Yager, Robert E. – Science Education International, 1999
Describes the dissemination and implementation of the Iowa Chautauqua Program model of professional development for advancing science education reforms within the United States and in several settings abroad. Contains 15 references. (WRM)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Implementation, Science and Society
Rubba, Peter A., Ed.; Rye, James A., Ed. – 1998
The 40 papers from this international conference addressed the major theme of facilitating science literacy for all teachers and students. Papers include the following: (1) "Confronting the Gender Gap in Science and Mathematics: The Sisters in Science Program" (P. Hammrich); (2) Teaching Instructional Materials for Science Educators with…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods