Project Texas

Recent efforts to reform elementary science education call for changes in the way educators think about teacher education and in the way they approach staff development. Project Texas, a model that illustrates how to integrate field experiences, investigative activities, problem-solving strategies a...

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Published in:Childhood education 2000-08, Vol.76 (5), p.292-292
Main Authors: Desjean-Perrotta, Blanche, Buehler, Deborah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Education reform
Elementary School Teachers
Faculty Development
Innovations
Learning Theories
Quality of education
Science education
Science teachers
Sciences education
Teacher Characteristics
Teacher education
Teaching Methods
Training
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Summary:Recent efforts to reform elementary science education call for changes in the way educators think about teacher education and in the way they approach staff development. Project Texas, a model that illustrates how to integrate field experiences, investigative activities, problem-solving strategies and cooperative learning opportunities into K-8 science instruction, is discussed.
ISSN:0009-4056
2162-0725