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ERIC Number: EJ586730
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0263-5143
Transcending Cultural Borders: Implications for Science Teaching.
Jegede, Olugbemiro J.; Aikenhead, Glen S.
Research in Science and Technological Education, v17 n1 p45-66 May 1999
Reviews collateral learning theory as a cognitive explanation for how pupils cope with disparate worldviews mediated by transcending cultural borders between their everyday culture and the culture of science. Proposes a new pedagogy in which teachers assume the role of culture broker in the classroom to achieve culturally sensitive curriculum and assessment. Contains 92 references. (Author/WRM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Culturally Relevant Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Learning Theories, Multicultural Education, Schemata (Cognition), Science Curriculum, Science Instruction, Scientific Enterprise, Teacher Role
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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