| Abstract: | A reconnaissance study of the geology professional development program known as RockCamp was initiated to examine the sustained, or recurrent, participation of K-12 science teachers. Open-ended interviews, concept mapping, and creative writing assignments were used to explore the perceptions of six teachers possessing an exceptional record of participation. Efficacy, fun, right time of life, and support emerged as unanimous reasons for recurrent participation. Content, friendship, and methodology were very important. College credit was not critical. These teachers‘ perceptions suggest their sustained involvement in the RockCamp Program is stimulated by situated learning experiences stressing a compare, contrast, connect, and construct pedagogy within a supportive learning community. |
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| Citation Author: | Repine, Jr. , T. E.; Hemler, D. A.; Behling, R. E. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Geoscience Education |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Sustaining K-12 professional development in geology: Recurrent participation in Rockcamp; 2004; Article; Journal; Journal of Geoscience Education; Repine, Jr. , T. E.; Hemler, D. A.; Behling, R. E. |
| Citation Start Page: | 161 |
| Citation Volume: | 52 |
| Citation Year: | 2004 |
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| Text: | Sustaining K-12 professional development in geology: Recurrent participation in Rockcamp; 2004; Article; Journal; Journal of Geoscience Education; Repine, Jr. , T. E.; Hemler, D. A.; Behling, R. E. |
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| Date Other: | Thu, 1 Jan 2004 00:00 -0600 |
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