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ERIC Number: EJ317373
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Is Ecology Being Taught in General Biology Classrooms?--A Survey of Illinois Teachers.
Barber, Brenda Hissong; Tomera, Audrey N.
School Science and Mathematics, v85 n4 p285-97 Apr 1985
A survey of Illinois biology teachers (N=156) indicates that textbooks are major factors in determining the teaching of ecology (relevant in teaching science/society issues and for developing environmental literacy). Data on textbooks used, extent of use, instructional methods, ecological concepts taught, environmental problems discussed, and other areas are included. (DH)
Descriptors: Biology, Course Content, Ecology, High Schools, Science Education, Science Instruction, Science Teachers, Secondary School Science, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Textbook Content, Textbooks
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Illinois; Science Education Research