Explores a new web-based curriculum idea of having students write and "publish" critical web "reviews" of scientific resources as a means of both practicing critical evaluation of web resources and making an authentic value-added contribution to the web. Makes some teaching suggestions. (Contains 21 references.) (Author/WRM)

Investigates effective technology-based education in the field of nursing in South Africa. Specifically describes and analyzes the results of an experiment to assess the value of using specialized hands-on equipment in nurse training and education as an addition to current computer-based training systems. (Author/WRM)

Offers a critique of American schools to provide helpful insight to teachers, researchers, and reformers of national systems who struggle with deeply rooted cultural divisions. Contains 36 references. (DDR)

Examines situations in which science impinges on everyday life and in which school science education is of little use. Argues that relevancy goes beyond acquiring knowledge of conceptual understanding. Contains 33 references. (DDR)

Describes a way to teach chemistry students about research by studying the primary literature. This technique is an alternative to the classical approach and it came together in response to low student participation. (DDR)

Argues that the nature of science has not been emphasized effectively in the professional training of scientists in Pakistan. Describes how the development of science-process skills, an inquiry approach, and constructive learning is delayed. (DDR)

Explores the views of Japanese students (N=2478) concerning the nature of science, technology, and society via a questionnaire. Discusses the results within the context of Japanese culture. (DDR)

Explains a taxonomy of basic skills of science practicals that is used in the assessment of secondary science students. Details the assessment scheme which involves the evaluation of students through laboratory practical examinations, observational assessment, and written records of academic sessions. (DDR)

Reviews literature related to gender, science discourse, and the discourse designed to enhance girls' post-school options through nontraditional choices. Contains 116 references. (DDR)

Reviews and evaluates the contribution of historical studies in science education with particular reference to the case of England and Wales, where there are a series of challenges that threaten to undermine the enterprise as a whole. Contains 67 references. (DDR)

Science education is not exempt from the general criticism that research has had little effect on classroom practice. Argues that teachers do not reject research about practice, they ignore it. Contains 46 references. (DDR)

Science lessons were created to promote scientific and technological literacy (STL) among Estonian students. Teacher interviews (n=20) and student responses (n=470) to open-ended questions were analyzed based on process, attitudinal, and instructional domains. Outcomes emphasized the need for in-service guidance for teachers' better understanding…

Contends that cultural contexts determine how science education goals can be met in any particular region. Describes the basic tenets of the nature of science and how these ideas can be incorporated into the Turkish curriculum. Contextual adaptation would include incorporating more hands-on science projects, focusing on scientific literacy skills,…

Describes a project undertaken to increase the pedagogical content knowledge of Pakistani science and math teachers (n=31). Presents specific features of the Subject Specialist Teacher Programme in relationship to both the contextual quality and relevance of the initiative. Addresses challenges and possibilities associated with the model as a…

Argues that most students' cultural identities are at odds with the culture of Western science, and that science teachers should be viewed as "culture brokers" or "tour guides" who make this Western science culture available to students. (WRM)