| Helping Iowa Teachers Promote Critical Thinking and Inquiry in Science and Literacy in K-8 Classrooms |
This project is a three-year professional development project for teachers that will promote their students critical thinking and inquiry skills through embedding language practices into K-8 science classrooms. The Science Writing Heuristic (SWH) approach, a scientifically-based research approach, will be introduced to K-8 science teachers. Professional assistance and training will be provided to help these teachers implement the SWH in their classrooms. Teachers will participate in a long-term professional development program carefully designed to improve their content knowledge, teaching skills and understanding of how to embed language practices as critical components of inquiry.
Project Status: Current |
Iowa Department of Education - Math Science Partnership |
Iowa State University, Area Education Agency 13, school districts in rural western Iowa. |
Brian Hand
Professor
University of Iowa
319-335-5324
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