Describes general development of multiculturalism and multicultural education. Emphasizes multicultural education as a valuable resource for science education, which should be acknowledged, respected, and implemented into the existing science curriculum. Suggests implications of multicultural education for science supervisors. (KHR)

Describes how a 7th grade science teacher creates an equal learning environment for both female and male students. Explains how to personalize classroom structure, create a cooperative learning environment, and provide diverse role models. (YDS)

Describes the science program, Science Community Year, that focuses on the improvement of science learning of all students by creating a learning community within the college. Discusses program cost, effectiveness, design, and student perceptions. (ZWH)

Describes how literature can be used in the science classroom. Discusses Activities; Promoting Excellence in the Classroom; Equity for all Students; and Adapting the Method. (ZWH)

Shares observations on the use of graphing calculators based on anecdotal evidence and conversations with teachers in the United States. Compares these issues according to U.S. and Australian educational systems. Discusses the acceptance of calculators into the U.S. educational system, teacher expertise levels, and equity issues. (ASK)

Presents guidelines for selecting equitable electronic materials such as computer software, CD-ROMs, and websites that a school either has in its possession or makes available to students through the Internet. (ASK)

Teachers realize that students are most motivated when they are actively involved in their own learning and dealing with the issues of greatest concern to themselves and their communities. The first three chapters of this book present a rationale for multicultural mathematics education, including an overview of issues, features of a multicultural…

The module described in this document is part of a series of instructional modules on sex-role stereotyping in education. This document (including all but the cassette tape) is the module that examines how sex-role expectations and stereotypes can limit the development of girls and boys. Suggestions are provided for analyzing books, teaching…

This CD-ROM was designed to encourage and support an equitable approach to achieving mathematical power and science literacy for all students. Issues addressed include examining beliefs and defining equity, designing equitable curriculum, linking teaching with learning, exploring instructional strategies, building upon successful educational…

Describes a non-standardized system of measurement in the Yup'ik culture of Alaska. Explains how this traditional system can help create connections between mathematical concepts and how these concepts are used in the world outside the classroom. (Author/NB)

Discusses the merits of science learning centers as a tool for teachers to encourage positive interaction among students of different backgrounds and ability levels. Describes the success of science centers through work with children and preservice teachers. (Author/KHR)

Identifies and describes some of the mathematics curriculum issues associated with graphing calculators such as equity, role of calculators, content and sequencing, textbook design, learning to use a calculator, worksheets, student decision-making, calculator dependence, assessment, electronic algorithms, multiplying choices, calculator…

Describes the efforts in one large county to provide professional development and encourage dialog among elementary, middle, and high school mathematics teachers about issues related to algebraic thinking. Presents information on the algebra network, sample activities, and participant reactions. (ASK)

While almost any educator would agree that students deserve access to equal educational opportunities, many schools still sort students based on test scores or other criteria. There's a better way: one built on offering all students access to the best curriculum. In this first-ever practical book that shows how educators can make detracking work,…

Since the publication of the first edition of "Studying Your Own School", practitioner action research has become an established professional development practice in schools and teacher education programs.While the fundamentals of practitioner action research have not changed, the challenges of large scale reform have dramatically…