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The Impact of a Professional Development Program on Elementary Teachers’ Science Knowledge and Pedagogical Skills

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  • Maria Madalena Ferreira

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Teacher professional development plays an important role in a teacher’s growth and every year school districts spend a large portion of their budgets in professional development activities. However, as districts face increasing budget cuts, funds for professional development compete against other district priorities. As a result, partnerships between school districts and teacher training institutions can play an important role in supplying school districts with professional development activities to fit their teachers’ needs. This article describes a partnership between a school district and a local university to provide over 100 hours of professional development to 30 elementary school teachers. Results from the evaluation of the program indicate that the program had a significant impact on participating teachers’ perceptions of their science knowledge and pedagogical skills.

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  • Maria Madalena Ferreira, 2015. "The Impact of a Professional Development Program on Elementary Teachers’ Science Knowledge and Pedagogical Skills," Journal of Educational Issues, Macrothink Institute, vol. 1(1), pages 3647-3647, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:mth:jeijnl:v:1:y:2015:i:1:p:3647
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