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Lee, Okhee; Deaktor, Rachael; Enders, Craig; Lambert, Julie – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2008
This study examined the impact of the 3-year implementation of a professional development intervention on science achievement of culturally and linguistically diverse elementary students. Teachers were provided with instructional units and workshops that were designed to improve teaching practices and foster positive beliefs about science and…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Intervention, Science Achievement, Achievement Gains
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Lee, Okhee; Deaktor, Rachael A.; Hart, Juliet E.; Cuevas, Peggy; Enders, Craig – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2005
This research examined the impact of the first-year implementation of an instructional intervention to promote achievement and equity in science and literacy for culturally and linguistically diverse elementary students. The research addressed three areas: (a) overall science and literacy achievement, (b) achievement gaps among demographic…
Descriptors: Grade 4, Grade 3, Intervention, Urban Schools
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Lee, Okhee; Hart, Juliet E.; Cuevas, Peggy; Enders, Craig – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2004
As part of a larger project aimed at promoting science and literacy for culturally and linguistically diverse elementary students, this study has two objectives: (a) to describe teachers' initial beliefs and practices about inquiry-based science and (b) to examine the impact of the professional development intervention (primarily through…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Urban Schools, Teacher Workshops, Faculty Development