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A qualitative study of online learning methods for elementary science preservice teachers was conducted with the aim of exploring a 'using yourself as a learning laboratory.' The teaching method was found to reduce student resistance to learning and teaching through inquiry.
Published: 2007
Updated: Feb. 17, 2008
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The article describes a cross-cultural professional development model, in which science teachers were mentored by university science education professors from Australia and the United States. The study revealed the importance of one-to-one mentoring; the importance of understanding science content, and the importance of working from the predispositions of the teachers as essential components of effective professional development.
Published: 2007
Updated: Feb. 17, 2008
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A self-study into the integration of instructional technology into science teaching included reflections and self-inquiry. Elementary science methods students participated in a series of inquiry-based activities that utilized various instructional technologies Findings of the self study revealed that the teacher's own reflections and documentation influenced and paralleled her students' development of learning how to teach scientific inquiry using instructional technology.
Published: 2007
Updated: Feb. 17, 2008
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A study of 542 Slovene teachers examined grammar and elementary school teachers' perceptions of cooperating learning and how they assess the value of group learning in comparison to individual learning. Findings indicate that elementary school teachers place greater importance on group learning than grammar school teachers. In addition, when grouped according to seniority, teachers expressed differences in their assessment methods of group learning.
Published: 2008
Updated: Feb. 05, 2008
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Following the increasing expectations that all primary schools students and teachers actively use information and communication technology, the article explores the implementation of those efforts. Research indicated that the ICT programs established within schools often favor the later primary year levels over the early primary school years in terms of learning environment and programs in terms of early childhood philosophies during the first years of school.
Published: 2007
Updated: Jan. 07, 2008