NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

Learn more about the history of ERIC here. PDF icon

Showing all 3 results
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Harlen, Wynne – Primary Science Review, 2001
Explains studies on the idea of taking children's ideas seriously and when and how this notion took place in the curriculum. Describes the common characteristic of children's ideas and discusses what teachers should do with these ideas. (YDS)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Misconceptions
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Murphy, Patricia – Primary Science Review, 2001
Discusses the involvement of girls in science since the 1900s and explains performance differences between girls and boys. Makes suggestions for gender learning, considering the facts must be monitored in children's activities. (YDS)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Gender Issues, Science Education History
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Peacock, Alan – Primary Science Review, 2001
Provides an international perspective for elementary science education and discusses the structure of science instruction and curriculum in countries like England, Kenya, Malaysia, and Nigeria. Evaluates England's and Wales's current status in science education. (YDS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Science Instruction