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ERIC Number: EJ618751
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0950-0693
Can 'Ears-On' Help Hands-On Science Learning--For Girls and Boys?
Heard, Priscilla F.; Divall, Sally A.; Johnson, Sandra D.
International Journal of Science Education, v22 n11 p1133-46 Nov 2000
Establishes whether the use of the newly developed audiopilot facilitates both hands-on exploration and the understanding of scientific principles in a science center. Suggests that auditory commentaries are a good way of communicating difficult scientific concepts, especially to girls. (Author/SAH)
Descriptors: Females, Hands on Science, Learning Processes, Middle Schools, Science Activities, Science Education, Sex Differences
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Hands on Experience