Describes the use of problem surveys to identify trends in the common problems of a group, to focus the direction of programs to attack identified problems, and to evaluate implemented programs. Gives an example of a survey which states educational problems to be ordered in terms of priorities. (MLH)

Three Piagetian tests of formal reasoning were administered to 65 high school biology students after half of this group had been exposed to a training session involving the control of variables. Among the results of this study was that the concrete operational students benefited more from the training session than did the formal operational…

Two Piagetian tests which require manipulation, two conservation tasks, and the Longeot pencil and paper formal reasoning test were administered to 62 high school biology students. For all measures the males' mean level was higher than that of the females. (MLH)

Author clarifies some misunderstandings between his view of educational responsibility and that of Kenneth Conklin and endorses a policy of personal responsibility; that is, that all school members, including students, should be responsible for determining school activities and policies. Professor Conklin endorses the policy of adult authority,…

Suggests that the absence of conceptually based research in science education may derive from an attempt to conduct scientific research based on misperceptions of the nature of science and an inability to identify a suitable conceptual model. Suggests that Ausubel's model of meaningful learning may serve as a candidate for a science education…

Describes a course designed to teach the fundamental microbiological principles common to all disciplines. The course is designed to meet individual student needs through self-directed lab work and various minicourses on topics in applied microbiology. (GS)

Reports a study to assess the relationship between student self ratings on ten variables considered skills of self-direction and (1) success in the course, (2) level of the student in the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study program, (3) school where the student attended, and (4) sex of the student. (GS)

Describes a class in which students could choose their own content and method of learning and were free to pursue or not pursue this learning. The Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking were used to evaluate success in achieving course goals. (GS)

Utilized a sample randomly drawn from an approximated population of 1,819 eighth grade classes. Analyzed were class levels of consistency within response sets, paired comparisons, and triad comparisons. (GS)

Outlines the problems and attempted solutions leading to the structure of a first year interdisciplinary science course. Presents the history and development of the course, staffing procedure, and structure of the course. (GS)

Reports the extent to which audio-tutorial United States science programs can be adapted for Israel, effect of maturation on pupil's learning, effect of socio-economic status of pupils, effect of classroom composition, achievement differences between boys and girls, and benefit of using different modes of performance for student evaluation. (GS)

Examines the prevailing system for the training of science teachers, particularly for the primary and secondary levels. Outlines the entrance requirements and curriculum for each level. Analyzes the system and offers suggestions for general improvement. (GS)

Describes selected findings and discusses effects of an inservice program which focused on the skills and competencies of teacher participants. Factors studied include the effect of the respective ages of the participants on competency, the time of year when the program was taken, and prior knowledge of program implementation. (GS)

Reports a study designed to test the following hypotheses: "Each student teacher has developed a philosophical position and manifests it in his teaching. The range of philosophical positions among student teachers is limited because of the interaction between personality types. Teaching styles and career choice operates in a restrictive way."…

Elaborates on remarks that occurred during a panel discussion on "Secondary Science Teacher Education: Where are We Going?" Remarks relate to the gap between the practitioners of education (the secondary school teachers) and the scholar (the collegiate science educator). (GS)