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This study evaluated the effectiveness of an intensive three-week science institute for preservice and inservice elementary teachers that was funded by an Eisenhower Professional Development grant and a Regents’ Initiative Research grant. The institute was held in combination with a summer science camp for elementary children. Pre-and post-assessments indicated an increased level of comfort with inquiry-based teaching, as well as an increase in content and pedagogical knowledge. On an open-ended questionnaire, the teachers indicated that the opportunity for immediate application of their own learning with children in the camp was a valuable part of the program.
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Naizer, G., Bell, G.L., West, K. et al. Inquiry science professional development combined with a science summer camp for immediate application. J Elem Sci Edu 15, 31–37 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03173841
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