Teaching excellence and achivement in mathematics and science
This was a collaborative effort of Iowa State Univ. (College of Ed.), Ames, and the Ames Community Schools. Teams of four preservice teachers, one scientist, one classroom teacher, and one teacher educator were formed. Students in the project participated in a laboratory experience for 2 h/week, participated in a classroom experience for 2 hr/week, and attended seminar for 1 h/week. At end of each semester, studies and their cooperating scientists taught a lesson that included some of the material the students had worked with in the science laboratory. Results from interviews of project participants indicate that preservice teachers attitude and self concept toward science improved during the project. Results also suggest methods for making similar collaborative projects using scientists and teachers effective.
- Research Organization:
- Iowa State Univ. of Science and Technology, Ames, IA (United States); Ames Lab., IA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Energy Research, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-92ER75772
- OSTI ID:
- 459983
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ER/75772--2; ON: DE97003621
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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