Discusses three major areas of research in science education which take place at the National Institute for Pedagogical Research (INRP), Paris, France. European cooperation, future prospects and a list of publications of the INRP are also presented. (HM)

Presents a summary of five doctoral dissertations awarded by European universities. The scope, methodology, and major findings of these research studies are included. (HM)

Investigates several key statements from Piaget's cognitive psychology and their meaning for science education. Concludes that teaching must be conducted as reversibly as possible so that when the teacher presents his own assimilation schemata it will be equilibrated by the pupils' schemata. (GA)

Presents summaries and evaluations of some 250 recent researches and developmental studies in chemical education. Identifies existing trends in the various research areas, and suggests future research needs and priorities. (GA)

Describes three new projects on Modular Courses in Technology and the effect they had on changing the attitudes toward technology among secondary school teachers; two of the projects cover the 13-16 age range, and one the 16-18. (GA)

Describes how Newton's three laws of dynamics are taught in high school in the Soviet Union. Rejects introducing Newton's second law as an equation defining mass as a proportionality constant. Shows how the concept of mass can be introduced independently of Newton's Law. (GA)

Describes a Keller Plan program for teaching thermodynamics to college students. The outcome is improvement in study habits, and a more positive attitude towards examinations, but less performance in problem solving ability than via traditional approach. (Author/GA)

Summarizes the findings from a recent research study of the processes and products of science teaching in English schools. The study identified three main styles of science teaching; these are discussed in terms of their effectiveness and in relation to the implementation of modern school science curricula. (Author/GA)

Analyzes the concept "growth" by investigating the logic core of the concept, using systems theory, and testing it employing free definitions. Determines the associative framework using free association tests. Shows that a shift takes place in the logic core and in the associative framework from a growth in terms of geometric dimension towards a…

Describes an international advisory committee on audiovisual media, the procedure followed in the production and use of audiovisual materials and resources among member countries. Includes a list of the films that have been produced, over the years, by the committee. (GA)

Gives a summary of the proceedings of the third conference on integrated science education that was held in the Netherlands, in 1978. Lists some of the specific problems that were addressed during the conference. (GA)

Describes, briefly, some of the environmental problems that have been with us for thousands of years. Lists a few of the international conferences held to discuss these problems, and some of their recommendations. (GA)

Describes the objectives and the activities of a research project in science education that focuses on students' thought content concept formation in the natural sciences. (GA)

Explains the philosophy of a research project in science education in which university teachers as well as primary and secondary school teachers form the research group. Describes the research and activities of the project. (GA)

Examines scientific and traditional African views of the universe. Describes possible interactions between the two systems of thought. Proposes a rational model of instruction for harmonizing the two views. (YP)