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50 Years of ERIC
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Wong, David; Pugh, Kevin – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2001
Discusses Dewey's vision of the scientific mind and analyzes the stereotype of scientific thinking. Explains Dewey's notion of experience and clarifies the difference between ordinary experience and a Deweyan experience. (Contains 27 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Epistemology, Experience, Learning, Motivation
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Beeth, Michael E. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1998
Presents characteristics of a learning environment drawn from a study of a grade five teacher. Analyzes the instructional activities presented to the students in order to explore the relationship between learning goals and conceptual change. Contains 25 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Context Effect
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Driver, Rosalind – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1997
In response to an article in the same issue by Norris and Kvernbekk, argues that the theory of Driver and associates, elaborated upon in the three articles which form the basis for their analysis, is not a normative goal-directed theory. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology
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Germann, Paul J. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1996
Presents responses to five recommendations offered by Frances Lawrenz and Douglas Huffman regarding the use of structural modeling. (JRH)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Models, Science Education
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Edmondson, Katherine M. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1995
Presents concept mapping as an effective tool for developing an integrated curriculum. Includes examples of concept maps that represent an entire veterinary curriculum, specific courses, and case-based exercises. (21 references) (Author/JRH)
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Smith, Mike U.; Sims, O. Suthern, Jr. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
Review of literature concerning problem solving in genetics and Piagetian stage theory. Authors conclude the research suggests that formal-operational thought is not strictly required for the solution of the majority of classical genetics problems; however, some genetic concepts are difficult for concrete operational students to understand.…
Descriptors: Biology, Developmental Stages, Educational Research, Genetics