Developing and Supporting Teachers for Elementary School Science Education [microform] / Susan Loucks-Horsley and Others

This report describes the kinds of preparation and continual staff development elementary school teachers need to help them acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to foster science learning. In addition, the conditions and support needed to create an environment where good science teaching can flourish are discussed. Chapters included are: (1) "Introduction" (discussing the settings for science teaching and teacher knowledge and skills); (2) "Teacher Development" (discussing early, middle, and later phases); (3) "Organizational Structures and Support" (describing clear purposes and outcomes, resources and allocation, conception of staff development, organizational norms, involvement in decision making, and leadership and support); and (4) "Recommendations" (containing 11 suggestions for the local, state, or national level). (YP)