Educative curriculum materials present a promising mechanism for promoting more ambitious science teaching in elementary classrooms, including engaging students in science practices. Integrating science practices with science content is emphasized in new education reforms. Elementary teachers, however, face challenges in engaging children in…

This study examined the effects of peer coaching on mathematics teaching practices and teacher beliefs about their capacity to have an impact on student learning. Twelve teachers in grades 3 and 6 participated in a brief but intensive professional development program over six months. The program focused on effective mathematics teaching strategies…

An observational study was conducted of a third grade teacher as she changed her classroom practices to reflect the changes in her theory of writing instruction which were prompted by a graduate course. One of the three researchers was primarily responsible for observing the class on a regular basis during the scheduled writing time. A second…