Surveyed science educators to determine (1) if colleges and universities are providing science teachers with computer-oriented training and content-dependent applications and (2) what role science educators have in this training. A majority of respondents provide microcomputer opportunities for both preservice and inservice teachers. (JN)

Questionnaire responses from 193 high schools indicate that very few science teachers use microcomputers regularly in classrooms. Descriptions of schools/science departments, background information on faculty using microcomputers, and nature/extent of utilization are discussed along with possible causes of limited use and recommendations for…

Examines whether an intensive and integrated approach would change preservice teachers' perceptions toward the integration of mathematics and science. Compares the perceptions of preservice teachers in the program with the perceptions of practicing teachers. (YP)

A questionnaire designed to assess perceptions toward integrating science and mathematics in the elementary grades given to undergraduate elementary education majors (n=161) and elementary teachers (n=60) found that the preservice teachers were more likely to indicate that integrating the disciplines was preferred. (33 references) (Author/MKR)

Surveys of (n=80) elementary school principals assessing the nature and extent of technology use in elementary mathematics and science found that teachers used microcomputers more in mathematics than in science, and microcomputer and calculator use was more common in intermediate grades than in primary grades. (28 references) (Author/MKR)

Surveys of (n=179) department chairs showed 47% of secondary science teachers did not use microcomputers during instruction, but 76% indicated microcomputers have had an impact on science laboratory activities in their school. Most frequent applications were simulations, graphing packages, and probes for collecting laboratory data. (17 references)…

Presents an activity to integrate mathematics, science, and technology by using a computer spreadsheet to examine relationships between data collected about popcorn. (11 references) (Author/MKR)

Questionnaire results from (n=205) science teacher educators concerning the nature and extent of microcomputer offerings in their secondary science teacher education programs found that 77% of reporting institutions require either a microcomputer course or completion of a microcomputer competency. Discusses additional results. (21 references)…

Surveys secondary school teacher and student perceptions of chemistry laboratory activities. Reports the frequencies of perceived advantages of laboratory activities in four categories: affective, psychomotor, cognitive, and process. Perceived disadvantages were categorized into five categories: time, expense, safety, management, and content. (YP)

Examined student behaviors during laboratory activities and the amount of time involved in each behavior. Approximately 89 percent of the student time was spent interacting with others. The amount of time spent on various activities appeared to be dependent on the nature of the activity and on the make up of the laboratory group. (YP)