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Sharma, Ajay; Alvey, Elaine Margaret – Ethics and Education, 2021
The world is confronted with wicked environmental problems that cannot be well understood or acted upon without addressing their ethical dimensions. Research shows that official science curricula on environmental science and ecology topics are shaped by the scientific discourse and environmental discourses of "ecological modernization"…
Descriptors: Neoliberalism, Ethics, Science Instruction, Conservation (Environment)
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An, Yun-Jo; Haynes, Linda; D'Alba, Adriana; Chumney, Frances – Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), 2016
Science teachers' experiences, attitudes, perceptions, concerns, and support needs related to the use of educational computer games were investigated in this study. Data were collected from an online survey, which was completed by 111 science teachers. The results showed that 73% of participants had used computer games in teaching. Participants…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Computer Games, Science Teachers, Teaching Experience
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Archambault, Leanna; DeBruler, Kristen; Freidhoff, Joseph – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2014
As the number of K-12 students participating in various forms of online learning steadily rises, teacher quality is of paramount concern. This article explores the theoretical underpinnings surrounding quality teaching in online settings as well as practical considerations for what teachers should know and be able to do in online environments.…
Descriptors: Online Courses, Electronic Learning, Teacher Competencies, Blended Learning
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Klein-Gardner, Stacy S.; Johnston, Megan E.; Benson, Lisa – Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research, 2012
This phenomenological study examined the impact of Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) teacher-developed curriculum on teaching styles and strategies at two RET sites with common Legacy Cycle training. The study was conducted to assess and document program-specific and National Science Foundation (NSF) goals related to classroom practices and…
Descriptors: Phenomenology, Teacher Researchers, Curriculum Development, Teaching Styles
Schulz, Lisa L. – Georgia School Counselors Association Journal, 2010
Professional school counselors must clearly establish and articulate the purpose and goals of their school counseling program and its relationship to student achievement in order to become integral participants in the school reform movement. By aligning Georgia's Performance Standards and the ASCA National Standards, counselors can realize…
Descriptors: Counseling Services, National Standards, Teacher Collaboration, Academic Standards
Alliance for Excellent Education, 2011
Georgia is in the process of transitioning to new English language arts and mathematics standards that will better prepare students to be successful in college and their careers. Time, effort, and resources must be dedicated to effective implementation in order to realize the promise of these new common core state standards. This paper captures…
Descriptors: State Standards, Academic Standards, College Preparation, Career Development
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Wallace, Carolyn S. – Science Education, 2012
This is a critical time for the science education community as we embark on the creation and implementation of new national science standards. The purpose of this essay is to offer insight into how the language of curriculum standards, including that found in state science standards in the United States over the past 15 years, has posed barriers…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cognitive Psychology, Educational Policy, Science Education
Kim, Jimmy; Sunderman, Gail L. – Civil Rights Project at Harvard University (The), 2004
This report examines how state policymakers designed their accountability systems to meet the NCLB Title I requirements and the implications of its provisions for schools with large numbers of low-income and minority students. The authors conducted their study in six states--Arizona, California, Illinois, New York, Virginia, and Georgia--which are…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, State Government, State Programs, Public Schools