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Supporting and resourcing secondary science teachers in rural and regional schools
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Kenny, JDJ and Seen, AJ and Purser, GJ, Supporting and resourcing secondary science teachers in rural and regional schools , Teaching Science, 54, (3) pp. 19-24. ISSN 1449-6313 (2008) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
This paper reports on the outcomes of a pilot project to support secondary teachers of science
in rural and regional Tasmania. The pilot project involved eight regional schools and was
based on the provision of a kit of materials and an associated learning program that used
brine shrimp or ‘sea-monkeys’ to test for water quality. The unit was developed as one of a
number of small projects organised by the Tasmanian SiMERR Hub. It involved collaboration
between staff from two faculties at the University of Tasmania (UTAS): the Faculty of Science
and the Faculty of Education. Two local secondary teachers were seconded to develop the
teaching materials.
The outcomes of the project were that, while the teachers appreciated the resource materials,
there were some barriers which reduced the effectiveness of this approach to supporting
the professional development (PD) of teachers. The fi ndings are then considered in the
context of relevant literature concerning teacher PD and the effective use of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) to support the PD of teachers in rural and regional areas.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Curriculum and pedagogy |
Research Field: | Science, technology and engineering curriculum and pedagogy |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Schools and learning environments |
Objective Field: | Management, resources and leadership |
UTAS Author: | Kenny, JDJ (Associate Professor John Kenny) |
UTAS Author: | Seen, AJ (Associate Professor Andrew Seen) |
UTAS Author: | Purser, GJ (Associate Professor John Purser) |
ID Code: | 53627 |
Year Published: | 2008 |
Deposited By: | NC Marine Conservation and Resource Sustainability |
Deposited On: | 2008-12-17 |
Last Modified: | 2014-12-19 |
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