Making Sense of SCIENCE TM: Teaching Force and Motion to Grade 8 Science Teachers
Intervention Details
Subject
Science & STEMAcademic Program
General EducationDuration
24 hoursGrade
8Personnel
General Education Teacher
Intervention Summary
Making Sense of SCIENCE TM is a professional development program that targets teachers' knowledge of science content and pedagogy, particularly in the area of force and motion. The program consists of a 24-hour course that includes hands-on science investigations, language and literacy activities, case discussions, and classroom connections. The course is designed to help teachers develop a deeper understanding of science concepts and improve their teaching practices. The program also includes a teacher book and a facilitator guide, which provide detailed procedures and materials for leading the course.
Grade
8Personnel
General Education TeacherStatistical Finding Summary
No effect on students' science content knowledge
No effect on English language learners' science content knowledge
Positive effect on teachers' science content knowledge
Positive effect on teachers' confidence in teaching force and motion
Source
Joan I., H. (2012). Effects of Making Sense of SCIENCE[TM] Professional Development on the Achievement of Middle School Students, Including English Language Learners. Final Report. NCEE 2012-4002 (ED530414). ERIC. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED530414.pdf.
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