ISSN:
1573-1839
Schlagwort(e):
Interactive media
;
science education
;
contextual factors
;
environmental factors
;
evaluation
Quelle:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Thema:
Allgemeine Naturwissenschaft
,
Technik allgemein
Notizen:
Abstract An evaluation of an interactive media-based science education project is reported. One of the unique features of the evaluation is the application of a general program evaluation which stresses the assessment of contextual/environmental factors. The rationale is that without adequate facilitation and support from the context, large scale projects would have limited impact on education reform. The model was applied to a major, National Science Foundation funded, science teacher education project at Vanderbilt University. The findings revealed that a number of factors must come together for project success. They are: an environment conducive to innovation and development; strong administrative interest and commitment to further the cause of the project; faculty interest and commitment to be actively involved in the project and to integrate project ideas into their own practices. In addition, strong technical support is vital for research and developments efforts in technology-based science education projects.
Materialart:
Digitale Medien
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1009429504881
