Research and Teaching: Learning Approaches, Course Experience, and Astronomy Understanding in The Oklahoma Project—Dispelling Popular Misconceptions about Astronomy in an Oklahoma Teacher's Workshop

by: Jennifer Mann, Karen Williams, and Carl Rutledge

The results of a survey revealed that astronomy workshops are necessary because of the lack of astronomy education in schools. In this article, The Oklahoma Project (TOP) Astronomy held a workshop with earth and physical science teachers of various grade levels to counter the lack of awareness on the part of teachers who might influence students' astronomy understanding.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 2/1/1998Stock # jcst98_027_04_240Volume 027Issue 04

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