Evaluating the effectiveness of a laboratory-based professional development program for science educators.

ABSTRACT: The process of developing effective science educators has been a long-standing objective of the broader education community. Numerous studies have recommended not only depth in a teacher's subject area but also a breadth of professional development grounded in constructivist principles, allowing for successful student-centered and inquiry-based instruction. Few programs, however, have addressed the integration of the scientific research laboratory into the science classroom as a viable approach to professional development. Additionally, while occasional laboratory training programs have emerged in recent years, many lack a component for translating acquired skills into reformed classroom instruction. Given the rapid development and demand for knowledgeable employees and an informed populat

SUBMITTER: Amolins MW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4669365 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature