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Pedretti, Erminia; Bellomo, Katherine – Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, 2013
New science curricula in Ontario position science, technology, society, and environment (STSE) objectives at the fore of all science courses. A professional learning community (PLC) consisting of 24 elementary teachers and a facilitation team was established to assist teachers in meeting the challenges of STSE education. Specifically, we examine…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Curriculum, Communities of Practice, STEM Education
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Pedretti, Erminia – School Science and Mathematics, 1996
Describes the experiences of six science teachers and a facilitator involved in an action research group in science, technology, and society (STS) education. Explores the genesis of an issues-based model and highlights applications of this model in a classroom context. Examines action research as a potential tool for professional development in…
Descriptors: Action Research, Case Studies, Curriculum Development, Educational Change