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Peer reviewedYager, Robert E.; Lutz, Martha V. – School Science and Mathematics, 1995
Discusses problems with science education in schools in the context of their causes, including a dysfunctional working definition of science. Describes and illustrates the Science/Technology/Society movement as a potential means to correct these problems. Presents examples derived from statewide efforts in Iowa. (14 references) (Author/MKR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Misconceptions, Science and Society, Science Education
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Direct linkYager, Robert E.; Akcay, Hakan – Science Educator, 2007
The Iowa Chautauqua Program was developed in 1983 with support from National Science Foundation (NSF) which awarded the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) a major grant to study an inexpensive in-service model for stimulating reform in K-12 science classrooms. Iowa was one of the six Chautauqua sites which were modeled after a program…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Science Teachers, Science and Society, Program Effectiveness
Yager, Robert E. – 1976
A project is described wherein the major activity is assistance to schools for implementing or revising science curriculum programs in Iowa schools. Programs emphasized include all grade levels. Assistance is provided in the areas of mathematics and social studies as well as science. A K-12 Environmental Studies Program was developed by the…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement, Science Curriculum
Yager, Robert E.; And Others – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1985
In 1978, Iowa began a program of assessing conditions and designing statewide plans for comprehensive school health education. Curriculum tools were developed and put into use. The program is described and evaluated. (MT)
Descriptors: Cooperative Planning, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education
Peer reviewedSheldon, Daniel S.; Yager, Robert E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1978
Describes the Alternative Strategies and Services for Improving Science Teaching program of Iowa (Iowa-ASSIST). It represents a major effort for inservice education and science curriculum implementation in Iowa schools. The functioning model and the outcomes of the program are also discussed. (HM)
Descriptors: Community Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedYager, Robert E.; Weld, Jeffrey D. – International Journal of Science Education, 1999
Reports on the Iowa Project, a broad effort in 20 school districts where a Science-Technology-Society (STS) approach was emphasized through a constructivist philosophy of teaching and learning. Results indicate the project's success in four areas: strengthening teacher confidence and knowledge base, encouraging teachers' use of innovative…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Change, Females
Peer reviewedYager, Robert E. – Teaching Education, 1991
Describes efforts in the reform of science education, noting the importance of changing preservice and in-service teacher education. The article examines three national systemic reform efforts and discusses implementation efforts in Iowa. It also discusses Iowa's teacher preparation and offers assessment information arising from Iowa's efforts.…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Curriculum Development, Demonstration Programs, Educational Change
