Improving Elementary Science Education
{'Code': '11090000', 'Directorate': {'LongName': 'Direct For Education and Human Resources'}, 'Division': {'LongName': 'Division Of Research On Learning'}}
{'SignBlockName': 'Charles R. Puglia'}
This project addresses teacher-identified deficiencies in science               instruction:  low self-confidence, inadequate knowledge; and poor               curriculum materials.  The purposes of the project are two-fold:                1) to provide K-8 teachers with enough science content training and             teaching strategies to implement a locally developed and comprehensive          curriculum; and 2) to offer a coordinated dissemination/training model          to rural districts utilizing local master teachers, the Pinal County            Superintendent's Office, and the Arizona Department of Education.                                                                                               Participating districts will benefit by complying with Essential Skills         mandates; improving instruction in K-8 Physical, Earth, and Life Science        and Health; and in-depth training in Cooperative Learning, Guided               Discovery, and the Learning Cycle.
[{'FirstName': 'Thomas', 'LastName': 'McAndrews', 'EmailAddress': None, 'StartDate': '09/15/1987', 'EndDate': None, 'RoleCode': 'Co-Principal Investigator'}, {'FirstName': 'Gloria', 'LastName': 'Lindner', 'EmailAddress': 'Gloria.Lindner@nau.edu', 'StartDate': '09/15/1987', 'EndDate': None, 'RoleCode': 'Principal Investigator'}]
{'Name': 'Mammoth-San Manuel Unified School District #8', 'CityName': 'San Manuel', 'ZipCode': '856310406', 'PhoneNumber': '6023852335', 'StreetAddress': 'McNab & Main Sts PO Box 406', 'CountryName': 'United States', 'StateName': 'Arizona', 'StateCode': 'AZ'}
{'Code': '7300', 'Text': 'TEACHER ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM'}
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