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Smith, Janette; Nadelson, Louis – School Science and Mathematics, 2017
Preparing elementary-level teachers to teach in alignment with the eight Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) practices could prove to be a daunting endeavor. However, the process may be catalyzed by leveraging elements of teacher science instruction that inherently attend to the practice standards. In this study, we investigated the science…
Descriptors: Alignment (Education), Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Integrated Curriculum
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Cook, Nicole D.; Walker, William S.; Weaver, Gabriela C.; Sorge, Brandon H. – School Science and Mathematics, 2015
The Indiana Science Initiative (ISI) is a systemic effort to reform K-8 science education. The program provides teachers with professional development, reform-oriented science modules, and materials support. To examine the impact of the initiative's professional development, a participant observation study was conducted in the program's pilot…
Descriptors: Participant Observation, Fidelity, Faculty Development, Elementary School Teachers