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| Research in Science Education | 3 |
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| Wallace, John | 3 |
| Louden, William | 2 |
| Groves, Robin | 1 |
| Venville, Grady | 1 |
| White, Robyn | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
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| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Peer reviewedVenville, Grady; Wallace, John; Louden, William – Research in Science Education, 1998
Suggests that the results of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) rank Western Australia as first in the world in science. Examines a statewide curriculum reform initiative that focuses on primary level science teacher leaders. Contains 27 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Change, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedLouden, William; Wallace, John; Groves, Robin – Research in Science Education, 2001
Examines the intersection of two key reform ideas in science teacher education--professional teaching standards and the use of case methods. Tracks the historical development of what can be called second wave teaching standards and describes how those standards can be exemplified through multimedia web cases of science teaching. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Curriculum, Educational Change, Multimedia Instruction
Peer reviewedWhite, Robyn; Wallace, John – Research in Science Education, 1999
Describes the activities of two prominent science educators who presided over Australian science curriculum reforms during the 1960s and 1970s. Represents the educators' actions as heroic and describe how the Heroes shaped, modified, and united the culture through referents, rituals, and artifacts. Speculates on the importance of heroic activity…
Descriptors: Change Agents, Educational Administration, Educational Change, Educational Development
