Sentences with phrase «science pedagogical content»

The majority of teachers noted that both their science pedagogical content knowledge and geospatial pedagogical content knowledge increased as a direct result of their use of the curriculum and educative support materials (Table 3).

A key part of the curriculum - linked professional development approach includes a hybrid form of professional development that uses a limited number of face - to - face sessions and Web - based curriculum support materials delivered over the Internet to promote teachers» geospatial science pedagogical content knowledge in addition to science content knowledge.

Not exact matches

Harvard Graduate School of Education will work with the Strategic Education Research Partnership and other partners to complete a program of work designed to a) investigate the predictors of reading comprehension in 4th - 8th grade students, in particular the role of skills at perspective - taking, complex reasoning, and academic language in predicting deep comprehension outcomes, b) track developmental trajectories across the middle grades in perspective - taking, complex reasoning, academic language skill, and deep comprehension, c) develop and evaluate curricular and pedagogical approaches designed to promote deep comprehension in the content areas in 4th - 8th grades, and d) develop and evaluate an intervention program designed for 6th - 8th grade students reading at 3rd - 4th grade level.The HGSE team will take responsibility, in collaboration with colleagues at other institutions, for the following components of the proposed work: Instrument development: Pilot data collection using interviews and candidate assessment items, collaboration with DiscoTest colleagues to develop coding of the pilot data so as to produce well - justified learning sequences for perspective - taking, complex reasoning, academic language skill, and deep comprehension.Curricular development: HGSE investigators Fischer, Selman, Snow, and Uccelli will contribute to the development of a discussion - based curriculum for 4th - 5th graders, and to the expansion of an existing discussion - based curriculum for 6th - 8th graders, with a particular focus on science content (Fischer), social studies content (Selman), and academic language skills (Snow & Uccelli).

Significant effects of professional - development programs were found when programs focused on content knowledge in the math and science subject areas plus pedagogical training in teaching the subject matter.

These data provide evidence that science content can be transmitted through innovative online techniques without sacrificing compelling content or effective pedagogical strategies.

This engagement in evidence - based reasoning is a hallmark of science content learning, as well as a critical assessment of pedagogical practices.

With detailed teacher background material rich in science and mathematical content, descriptions of the pedagogical content knowledge needed to teach and assess effectively, and explicit links to the core ideas in the standards and research on learning science and mathematics, these books can transform teaching and learning in your classroom or professional development setting.

Development of experienced science teachers» pedagogical content knowledge of models of the solar system and the universe.

We also posit that teachers», including Jake's and Isabell's, understanding of the interactions of content knowledge, technological knowledge, and pedagogical knowledge resulted in integration of the technology in ways that did not always enhance the science content learning.

As a strategy employed by teacher leaders, professional development may be used for various purposes such as supporting implementation of curriculum, introducing new pedagogical strategies, and deepening mathematics and science content knowledge.

MƒA teachers participate in and lead professional growth and enrichment opportunities throughout the year, ranging in focus from mathematics and science content to pedagogical practice and leadership.

Additionally, the development and use of computer laboratory facilities similar to the Verizon Interactive Classroom at Texas A&M serve not only as an instructional tool for science and mathematics content courses, but also provide a means for demonstrating appropriate pedagogical methods and building technological literacy in preservice teachers.

This professional development may influence teacher decision - making by conveying instructional practices, providing appropriate science content materials, or providing pedagogical implementation ideas (Davis & Krajcik, 2005; Davis & Varma, 2008).

It details observable features of quality science teaching within categories of lesson design and implementation, content knowledge, and pedagogical and pedagogical content knowledge.

In determining what teachers need to know, Shulman (1987) describes four areas as essential: general pedagogical knowledge (how to teach), content knowledge (science), pedagogical content knowledge (how to teach science), and disciplinary knowledge (inquiry and scientific processes).

The curriculum materials are designed to convey instructional practices, provide appropriate science content materials, and provide pedagogical implementation ideas (Davis & Krajcik, 2005; Davis & Varma, 2008).

Teaching complex subject matter in science: Insights from an analysis of pedagogical content knowledge.

Preparing teachers to teach science and mathematics with technology: Developing a technology pedagogical content knowledge.

This course is designed for candidates to apply content knowledge of her or his chosen discipline (e.g., Math, Science, English Language Arts, Social Science or Multiple Subjects) with the models of teaching introduced in this program by utilizing a repertoire of pedagogical practices responsive to the needs and interests of diverse learners.

When I was the Math Curriculum Coordinator for a K — 12 district, I had the privilege of being a co-principal investigator for a three - year, $ 1.5 million federal Math — Science Partnership grant designed to improve the pedagogical content knowledge of middle school mathematics teachers.

Previously, Velette was the Project Manager for the statewide and local evaluation of the California Mathematics and Science Partnerships, which examined the growth of teachers» pedagogical and content knowledge through professional development and its effect on student outcomes.

A curriculum - linked professional development approach designed to support middle level science teachers» understandings about tectonics and geospatial pedagogical content knowledge was developed.

First, they recognized that in - service and preservice teachers» pedagogical content knowledge and scientific knowledge concerning the role of models and modeling in science was not adequate.

The ITEEA operationally defines integrative STEM education as «the application of technological / engineering design based pedagogical approaches to intentionally teach content and practices of science and mathematics education through the content and practices of technology / engineering education.

2002 Global Science Forum Remedies: Learning from experiences Targeted actions: Initiatives to increase students» interest for S&T studies can be classified as follows: Communication (information about science & scientists, S&T careers, educational opportunities...) Innovative pedagogical tools (hands - on experience, unisex classes, schools for best students...) Incentives (tuition fees, grants, call for projects...) Educational reforms (extra orientation year, curriculum content...) Coordination, netScience Forum Remedies: Learning from experiences Targeted actions: Initiatives to increase students» interest for S&T studies can be classified as follows: Communication (information about science & scientists, S&T careers, educational opportunities...) Innovative pedagogical tools (hands - on experience, unisex classes, schools for best students...) Incentives (tuition fees, grants, call for projects...) Educational reforms (extra orientation year, curriculum content...) Coordination, netscience & scientists, S&T careers, educational opportunities...) Innovative pedagogical tools (hands - on experience, unisex classes, schools for best students...) Incentives (tuition fees, grants, call for projects...) Educational reforms (extra orientation year, curriculum content...) Coordination, networks /

[jounal] Veal, W. R. / 1999 / Pedagogical content knowledge taxonoies / Electronic Journal of Science Education 3 (4)