Analyzes the process of how the inquiry problem is revised and improved. Involves 7th grade students in the study, discussing the inquiry problem to be investigated. Reports that students always discussed the method in light of the problem, and the existence of the method of the problem affected the endurance of problem. (Author/YDS)

Investigates the effects of students' prior knowledge on the scientific reasoning processes of performing the task of controlling variables with computer simulation and identifies a number of problems that students encounter in scientific discovery. Involves (n=27) 5th grade students and (n=33) 7th grade students. Indicates that students' prior…

Introduces students to problem solving strategies in the form of step-by-step guides to follow in problem solving practice. Assumes that students could pinpoint the difficulty specifically using this guide, which would result in positive effects on students' recognition and expression of their own questions. Uses traditional and worksheet-based…

Analyzes students' achievement in earth science on the Third International Mathematics and Science Study-Repeat (TIMSS-R) which was given in 1999 with 38 nations participating. Compares Korean 8th grade students' achievement in earth science with those of other countries and other content areas in science. Presents the results of item analysis and…

Describes how parental involvement is considered a remedy for many educational problems by educators. Conducts meta-analysis to synthesize the quantitative literature on the relationship between parental involvement and gifted development. Concludes that internal effects for gifted development have a stronger relationship than parents'…

Investigates the effect of decision-making activities on improving decision-making abilities to meet bioethical issues in everyday situations. Uses worksheets for decision making that consists of six steps. Concludes that the resulting scores on decision-making were increased by the activities of the worksheets. (Contains 31 references.)…

Presents an empirical examination of the effectiveness of free response items in comparison with multiple choice items. Uses Item Response Theory (IRT) framework and shows that free response items were appropriate for students with high science ability. Reports that free response items estimated students' science ability more accurately than…

Compares and analyzes three different measures of creativity in (n=135) gifted and (n=161) normal students to understand the nature of creativity and propose guidelines for measuring creativity. Uses Torrance Test of Creativity Thinking (TTCT), Test of Creative Problem Solving and Finding in Science (CPFS), and Creative Behavior Checklist in…

Describes in detail the progress of two science induction teachers in conceptual change teaching and investigates secondary induction science teachers' conceptions of teaching science by analyzing their conceptual ecologies. (Contains 18 references.) (Author/YDS)

Analyzes three different types of science teacher education systems: (1) Focusing Undergraduate Certification of Education (FUCE); (2) Open Undergraduate Certification of Education (OUCE); and (3) Post Graduate Certification of Education (PGCE). Discusses science teacher education systems and their outcomes such as the quality of the science…

Addresses the development of new curricula for science education reform in the hopes of facilitating further development of guideline-based curricula. Examines Korean and U.S. thematic-based and project centers programs. (Contains 39 references.) (Author/YDS)

Reviews the history of Korean science curriculum reforms and examines problems the Korean science curriculum has. Suggests some improvements for the curriculum and considers new directions for the future. (Author/YDS)

Describes the different social and cultural structures in East Asian countries compared to western countries. Discusses the ineffectiveness of imported educational theories in local practice. Compares the content of physics at the secondary school level in Korea, China, Japan, and Taiwan. (Author/YDS)

Describes China's school science curriculum in the context of on-going reform. Focuses on changes and their background. Discusses implications for the practice of science teaching. (Author/YDS)

Examines the influence of project activities based on multiple intelligences on the science achievement of elementary school children. Explains the proportions of variance of science achievement by General Intelligence (GI), analyzes Multiple Intelligences (MI), and investigates the influence of project activities that used various aspects of MI.…