scholarly journals A Dynamic Professional Development School Partnership in Science Education

2007 ◽  
Vol 100 (4) ◽  
pp. 235-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence C. Scharmann
Author(s):  
Drew Polly

This chapter presents the partnership between a university faculty member and an elementary school that started to address students' learning needs regarding mathematics. This chapter provides: a) an overview of learner-centered professional development as a framework for this Professional Development School partnership, b) a description of the various professional development activities, c) and a summary of the impact of the project on instruction and student achievement. The chapter closes with recommendations for establishing and maintaining PDS partnerships focused on addressing students' learning needs.


Author(s):  
Aimee L. Morewood ◽  
Susan E. Taylor ◽  
Linda Hennen

This chapter provides an overview of a Digital Stories project that was part of a Professional Development School partnership between a faculty member at a university and a nearby elementary school. Following a description of the project, the authors connect this project to reflective practice and different types of knowledge related to teaching.


2003 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 292-309
Author(s):  
Pamela Frampton ◽  
Vicki L. Vaughn ◽  
Mary J. Didelot

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