Professional Development of Science Teaching via Distance Technology [electronic resource] / Murray R. Smith.

This study explored video technology as a tool to overcome problems of distance, cost, and shortage of presenters hindering the professional development of rural science teachers. A qualitative design was used to collect data on how 4 teachers responded to 10 videotaped vignettes of science instruct...

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Main Author: Smith, Murray R.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1994.
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