GEMMA: Growth in education through a mathematics and science mentorship alliance

Conference · Sat Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1994

OSTI ID:111089

Paige, H L; Rinehart, S F ^[1]

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1. Alliance for Education, Dayton, OH (United States)

Project GEMMA started in 1990 as a program for teachers of mathematics at all grade levels, with the goal of permitting those teachers to learn first-hand some applications of math in the work place. It has evolved into a multi-faceted program which is now open to teachers of math and science. Secondary school teachers participate in an in-depth work experience in laboratories, industrial facilities, or businesses. These assignments are generally of eight or ten weeks duration. An integral part of the program is a series of seminars wherein teachers learn about the work experiences of other teachers. At the end of the program, teachers present specific {open_quotes}transfer plans{close_quotes} which detail how teachers will take the results of their experiences back into the classroom. These plans are available for use by other teachers. Elementary school teachers participate in week-long seminars held at many sites where secondary school teachers are working. Evaluations of the programs show generally very possible experiences, both for teachers and for mentors.

• Research Organization: Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, Inc., Research Triangle Park, NC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 111089
• Report Number(s): CONF-9404192--
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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