Models of Providing Science Instruction in the Elementary Grades

Posted by on January 20, 2009

Models of Providing Science Instruction in the Elementary Grades: A Research Agenda to Inform Decision Makers

http://www.nsela.org/publications/scienceeducator/17article4.pdf

authors:
Abigail J. Levy, Marian Pasquale, Lisa Marco

published in:
The Science Educator, Vol. 17, Issue 2

published:
2008

description:
“This article describes the outgrowth of a recently held invitational conference, supported by the National Science Foundation, to define, describe, and examine existing models for the use of elementary science specialists. The authors explore the educational, policy, and financial issues that affect the use of science specialists as well as offer a research agenda to assess the quality and effectiveness of specialist-managed elementary science programs to ensure that students experience high-quality science teaching.”