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Erschienen in: Journal of Science Teacher Education 3/2013

01.04.2013

The Impact of Professional Development on Elementary Teachers’ Strategies for Teaching Science with Diverse Student Groups in Urban Elementary Schools

verfasst von: Karen Adamson, Alexandra Santau, Okhee Lee

Erschienen in: Journal of Science Teacher Education | Ausgabe 3/2013

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Abstract

This study examined elementary teachers’ instructional strategies for promoting scientific understanding and inquiry and supporting English language development with diverse student groups including English language learners. The study was part of a 5-year research and development project consisting of reform-based science curriculum units and teacher workshops aimed at providing effective science instruction to promote students’ science and literacy achievement in urban elementary schools. Data consisted of 213 post-observation interviews with third, fourth, and fifth grade teachers. The teachers reported using instructional strategies to promote scientific understanding, but generally did not employ more sophisticated inquiry-based strategies. They also reported using instructional strategies to support English language development. There were significant differences among grade levels and by years of teacher participation.

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Metadaten
Titel
The Impact of Professional Development on Elementary Teachers’ Strategies for Teaching Science with Diverse Student Groups in Urban Elementary Schools
verfasst von
Karen Adamson
Alexandra Santau
Okhee Lee
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2013
Verlag
Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in
Journal of Science Teacher Education / Ausgabe 3/2013
Print ISSN: 1046-560X
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-1847
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10972-012-9306-z

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