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Lindsay, William E.; Otero, Valerie K. – Science Education, 2023
This study examines the impact of organizational purposes and values on reforming physics instruction to align with a practice-based instructional approach, in a case of engaging in infrastructuring with a no-excuses charter network. The network's instruction was guided by organizational purposes of ensuring predictable academic success and…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Physics, Science Instruction, Alignment (Education)
King, Natalie S.; Upadhyay, Bhaskar – Science Education, 2022
In this essay, we share historical and structural components of mentoring within institutions of higher education and grapple with technical and moral obligations of support. We argue for more humanizing approaches that embed personal, social, and cultural aspects of mentoring, and seek to disrupt the purposes of mentoring, and for whom? Using a…
Descriptors: Mentors, Higher Education, Cultural Influences, Social Influences
Olitsky, Stacy – Science Education, 2017
This study investigates possibilities for faculty members and teachers to overcome status and professional culture barriers as they engage in partnership work aimed at promoting inquiry-based instruction. It compares the processes and outcomes of several types of professional learning opportunities within a Math and Science Partnership based on…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Inquiry, Partnerships in Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Schwartz, Joni – Science Education, 2012
This article is based on the findings of a 2-year study that examined the nature of effective faculty/student undergraduate research (UR) science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) relationships. The study site was a large urban public college where three fourths of all incoming freshmen receive need-based aid; and although not a…
Descriptors: School Holding Power, Teacher Persistence, Black Colleges, Mentors
Sadler, Troy D.; Fowler, Samantha R. – Science Education, 2006
This study explores how individuals make use of scientific content knowledge for socioscientific argumentation. More specifically, this mixed-methods study investigates how learners apply genetics content knowledge as they justify claims relative to genetic engineering. Interviews are conducted with 45 participants, representing three distinct…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), High School Students, Persuasive Discourse, College Science
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Downs, Gary E.; DeLuca, Frederick P. – Science Education, 1979
Investigated the change in the preferences of 361 undergraduate elementary education majors at Iowa State University for student-centered (SC) and teacher-centered (TC) teaching techniques, using the Elementary Science Teacher's Preference (ESCP) instrument. (HM)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Educational Research, Elementary School Science, Higher Education
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Kagan, Martin; Harty, Harold – Science Education, 1979
Presents an evaluation design and strategy for preservice preparation of elementary school teachers in science. Five evaluation dimensions are discussed: population definition, academic concerns, implementation, program team functioning, and attitudes. (HM)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Educational Assessment, Elementary School Science, Evaluation
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Barrow, Lloyd H. – Science Education, 1987
Reports on a study which gathered demographic data about New England elementary science methods faculty. Summarizes findings about each faculty member's professional preparation, related work-load responsibilities, and elementary teaching experience as well as other demographic data. Discusses criteria for a model elementary science methods…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers, Higher Education
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Gabel, Dorothy L.; Enochs, Larry G. – Science Education, 1987
Discusses a study which was designed to examine if spatial-visual skills are related to learning the volume concept and if a particular mode of presentation for teaching volume is preferable for students of differing spatial ability. Results indicate that students of low visual orientation benefit if volume is taught before area and length. (ML)
Descriptors: College Science, Elementary School Teachers, Geometric Concepts, Higher Education
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Kumar, A.; And Others – Science Education, 1987
Analyzes the system and policy of science education in India. Describes its academic environment profiles, its teachers and students, and explains its curricula, examination systems, and research and development activities. (ML)
Descriptors: College Science, Developing Nations, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods
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Barrow, Lloyd H. – Science Education, 1987
Reports a study designed to gather demographic data about New England teacher education institutions concerning science content, science processes and methods, science teaching techniques, effectiveness of science preparation, and general preparation of elementary science teachers. Compares findings with a nationwide survey. (ML)
Descriptors: College Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Higher Education
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Lawrenz, Frances – Science Education, 1987
Describes an inservice training program for elementary and junior high school teachers that sought to enhance teachers' knowledge of physical science and skills of science instruction. Presents test data on participants' knowledge of science content, attitudes toward science, and beliefs about science teaching. (ML)
Descriptors: College Science, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers, Higher Education
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Shymansky, James A.; Kyle, William C., Jr. – Science Education, 1988
Reported is a summary and review of more than 400 research reports published in 1986. The review is organized into four sections: (1) Teaching and the Teacher; (2) Learning and the Learner; (3) Curriculum and Instruction; and (4) Instrument Development and Analysis. Sections include overview, discussion of the studies, and implications for…
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum, Educational Research, Elementary School Science
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Calhoun, Lawrence; And Others – Science Education, 1988
Presents a refined method for designing a valid and reliable Likert-type scale to test attitudes toward the generation of electricity from nuclear energy. Discusses various tests of validity that were used on the nuclear energy scale. Reports results of administration and concludes that the test is both reliable and valid. (CW)
Descriptors: Affective Measures, College Science, Energy Education, Evaluation Criteria
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Stepans, Joseph; And Others – Science Education, 1988
Compares the effectiveness of two instructional models in bringing about a valid understanding of science concepts in prospective elementary teachers. Describes the two instructional models; an expository model and a learning cycle model. Concludes that college students understandings of science concepts may be improved using a combination of the…
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Instructional Design