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Christine Preston; Yaela Golumbic; Ciara Kenneally; Thant Sin Phway; Larissa Braz Sousa; John Martin; Peter Rutledge; Alice Motion – Teaching Science, 2023
This article reports on initial findings from "Learning By Doing," a citizen science research project funded by a NSW DOE Strategic Research Grant. Our study aimed to understand the process of integrating citizen science into schools, the perceived outcomes and impacts for students, and ways to evaluate citizen science projects. In this…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Scientific Research, Teacher Attitudes, Student Participation
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Rowen, Catherine; Woods-McConney, Amanda; Hughes, Leonie; Laird, Damian – Teaching Science, 2017
The national curriculum for chemistry includes topics that have not previously been taught at secondary level. In response to requests for teacher professional learning (PL) covering these topics, a course called "Divide and Analyse" was developed. Investigations into the PL needs of chemistry teachers were carried out in conjunction…
Descriptors: Professional Education, Teacher Attitudes, Chemistry, Science Instruction
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King, Donna; Lyons, Terry; Dawes, Les; Doyle, Tanya; O'Loughlin, Megan – Teaching Science, 2018
Connecting schools and teachers with industry and community partners is essential for improving STEM outcomes for students. To address this, two pilot 'STEM Hubs' were created for schools in Brisbane and Townsville that connected secondary STEM teachers with local industry and community partners. The collaboration afforded innovative STEM units to…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Educational Resources, Secondary School Teachers, School Community Relationship