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ERIC Number: EJ179760
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1977
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
The Effects of the Science Curriculum Improvement Study on a Child's Self-Concept
Krockover, Gerald H.; Malcolm, Marshall D.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 14, 4, 295-9, Jul 77
Describes research undertaken to determine if Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) can be instrumental in helping children either maintain or develop a positive self-concept. A total of 189 students in grades 3-6 were assigned to treatment and control groups for a period of four and one-half months. Findings did not reveal overall significant differences on self-concept according to treatment, sex, or grade level. (CP)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Students, Instruction, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Education, Self Concept
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Identifiers: Science Curriculum Improvement Study