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Domine, Mark – American School & University, 2011
These are tough economic times, and few groups are more cognizant of this than school and university administrators. Struggling with significantly smaller operating budgets, institutions are faced with the harsh realities of laying off qualified teachers and staff, increasing class sizes, limiting or eliminating valuable programs and, in some…
Descriptors: Tax Credits, Educational Facilities Improvement, Costs, Energy Conservation
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Firetto, Carla M.; Starrett, Emily; Jordan, Michelle E. – International Journal of STEM Education, 2023
Background: Small-group discussions are well established as an effective pedagogical tool to promote student learning in STEM classrooms. However, there are a variety of factors that influence how and to what extent K-12 teachers use small-group discussions in their classrooms, including both their own STEM content knowledge and their perceived…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, STEM Education
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Cho, Kit Fan – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2005
CCC Kei Wai Primary School (Ma Wan) is a 30-classroom 7-story primary school located at Ma Wan Island. The campus was completed in 2003. There are three arrays of photovoltaic modules installed on the roof with an expected annual yield of 5600 kWh a.c. electricity. This system is supported by a research project called "Building Integrated…
Descriptors: Energy, Science Instruction, Elementary School Students, Class Activities