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Successes and continuing challenges: implementing the changes in professional development for teachers in the US

The 1996 National Education Science Standards (NSES) in the US provide descriptions of needed reforms for K-16 scie... Show more
The 1996 National Education Science Standards (NSES) in the US provide descriptions of needed reforms for K-16 science teaching and improvements regarding indications of student learning. The goals indicate specifically the changes needed in teaching and improved ways for assessing student learning. This paper discusses how teaching and student assessment have changed the professional development and ways of accomplishing better learning with students. The emphasis is on teacher preparation and continuing work with in-service teachers which has improved US teachers. It is important to note how such changes can provide additional evidence for accomplishments while also encouraging additional changes.
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Authors: Yager, Robert E.

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: United States; North America

Resource type: Article

Journal title: International journal of education in mathematics, science and technology

Subjects: Providers of education and training; Workforce development; Quality ... [+] Show more