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Bryce, T. G. K.; Blown, E. J. – International Journal of Science Education, 2013
Children's understandings of the shape and relative sizes of the Earth, Sun and Moon have been extensively researched and in a variety of ways. Much is known about the confusions which arise as young people try to grasp ideas about the world and our neighbouring celestial bodies. Despite this, there remain uncertainties about the conceptual models…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Scientific Concepts, Astronomy, Earth Science
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Cardno, Carol; Reynolds, Bronwyn – Journal of Educational Administration, 2009
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine dilemmas encountered by kindergarten head teachers with the further aim of developing their capability to recognise and resolve "leadership dilemmas". Design/methodology/approach: Action research was used to conduct a three-phase study involving 16 kindergarten head teachers and six system…
Descriptors: Intervention, Action Research, Measures (Individuals), Program Effectiveness
Haynes, Maggie; Cardno, Carol; Craw, Janita – Teaching and Learning Research Initiative, 2007
The overall aim of the project was to engage early childhood teachers in investigating and improving their expertise in the teaching and learning of mathematics. The intention of the project was to develop a research environment through which researchers and kindergarten teachers worked collaboratively, using action research methodology, to…
Descriptors: Mathematics Instruction, Preschool Teachers, Teacher Competencies, Teacher Collaboration