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Direct linkRamos, Liza – ProQuest LLC, 2023
This study aimed to explore Cooperative Learning theories and practice by examining the relationships among three aspects: Experience, Practice and Perceptions. The data were from interview records from eight science teachers. As a student-centered active pedagogical trend, cooperative learning has become part of one of the most effective and…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Grade 5, Elementary School Science, Science Instruction
Pate, Leigha – ProQuest LLC, 2018
Research shows that many citizens have misconceptions about the source of their food and fiber. Several organizations have developed agriculture-based curriculum in an effort to increase agricultural literacy. Although there are a number of resources available to teachers, it is unclear which resources are being used and how often they are being…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Elementary School Science, Science Instruction
Stanfield, Staci A. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
This exploratory case study was designed to investigate the implementation of an iPod touch pilot program in sixth grade science classrooms at an intermediate school in Southeast Texas. More specifically, this study explored the benefits and challenges associated with the utilization of iPod touch devices for students, teachers, and their campus…
Descriptors: Handheld Devices, Case Studies, Pilot Projects, Grade 6
Pollock, Lindsey – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to examine the perceptions of Texas public Montessori school principals as instructional leaders in science. Twelve public Montessori school principals were interviewed for this study. Two research questions were used: How do public Montessori principals perceive Texas science standards in public…
Descriptors: Phenomenology, Principals, Administrator Attitudes, Montessori Schools
Alarcon, Maricela H. – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Science education reform and state testing accountability call upon principals to become instructional leaders in science. Specifically, elementary school principals must take an active role in science instruction to effectively improve science education for all students including English Language Learners. As such, the research questioned posed…
Descriptors: Urban Schools, Elementary School Science, Instructional Leadership, English Language Learners
Brown, Linda Lou – ProQuest LLC, 2009
Federal educational policy, "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001", focused attention on America's education with conspicuous results. One aspect, "highly qualified classroom teacher" and "principal" (HQ), was taxing since states established individual accountability structures. The HQ impact and use of data-informed…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Campuses, Methods Research, Federal Legislation
