A Window on Science: Exploring the JASON Project and Student Conceptions of Science

摘要: The purpose of this qualitative case study was to describe how the JASON project implemented in a self-contained fourth grade classroom and examine within overall context student--scientist partnership (SSP) models science education reform. Additionally, examined described any changes student conceptions nature as result participating JASON. primary sources data were verbatim transcripts derived from semistructured teacher interviews along with notes acquired through participant observation. Overall, results indicate that had notable impact on short-term attainment content for participants, however little change seen their science. Technology underutilized across all areas program there essentially no communication between students scientists. These findings are related instructional decisions which directly influenced by professional development workshop available program. Although has great promise serve an excellent model bringing scientists together facilitate understanding science, potential not realized.