Curriculum-based professional development program with a comprehensive, year-long program of instructional materials and a seven-day professional development program
About the Intervention
A year-long professional development program for science teachers that focuses on introducing teachers to the physical and philosophical components of instructional materials, strengthening their content background, and use of key instructional strategies essential to effective, high-fidelity use of the materials.
Statistical Findings
Positive effect on reform-oriented science instruction
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General EducationDelivery Methods
Face-to-FaceDisability Support
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Teachers/Instructional TeamsSource
Christopher, W., Janet, C., Joseph, T., Stephen, G. & Susan, K. (2011). The Impact of Curriculum-Based Professional Development on Science Instruction: Results from a Cluster-Randomized Trial (ED528838). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED528838.pdf.
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