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ERIC Number: EJ391206
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Visual Library Research: A Method for Helping Low Achieving Students Learn Science.
Havel, Peter; Treagust, David F.
School Science and Mathematics, v89 n3 p220-27 Mar 1989
Describes a strategy which uses writing to help students learn science concepts. Provides a description of the target population, a justification for the various components of the strategy, and information on brainstorming and concept map formation. Reports that use of this method enhances students' interest, motivation, and understanding of content. (RT)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, Interdisciplinary Approach, Library Skills, Motivation Techniques, Research Skills, Sciences, Scientific Concepts, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods, Writing (Composition)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Western Australian Writing Research Project