Empirical data relate to Bruner's and Ausubel's theories of learning concepts at different age levels. The concept of vector addition was taught to eighth, ninth, and tenth grade students. The concept was learned and retained by high ability ninth and all tenth grade students. (PS)

Contends that theology and science deal with different kinds of concerns. Conflict between these two branches of knowledge arises when these concerns are confused with each other and a new unpopular hypothesis begins to question hitherto unquestioned explanations. (PS)

Discusses three components of a performance based teacher education program. The program objectives are defined in terms of knowledge; performance; consequence; and affective. The selection of conditions, and evaluation methods for each objective are outlined. (PS)

The study was conducted to ascertain that the success of the Demonstration of Improved Science Curriculum for Underachieving Students (DISCUS) program was, in fact, due to the teacher preparation program. Data were collected through videotape analyses. Results indicated differences in methods of instruction and classroom atmosphere. (PS)

Points out that the state of science education in America should be reviewed. Manpower demand and functions for schools science programs have undergone changes in recent years. Hence, methods and materials of science education should be reviewed for their relevancy. (PS)

Authors repudiate excessive use of systems engineering models in education. Such models depreciate any learner-teacher-materials-interaction which cannot be assumed to proceed in a pre-determined manner. Efficiency measurement based on maximizing outputs and minimizing inputs produce a kind of prosaic mentality and obtuseness. (Author/PS)

Presented are possible reasons for the reduced number of college students in the fields of science and engineering. Surveys reveal that jobs available outside these fields provide relatively more economic opportunities. (Author/PS)

In a longitudinal study, third grade children using Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) materials were compared with comparable non-SCIS children. Data analysis showed SCIS children superior to non-SCIS children. (PS)

The study was conducted to evaluate divergent physics laboratories in accomplishing objectives of Commission on College Physics. A questionnaire was used to collect data from students. Analysis revealed students in divergent laboratories had more opportunity to choose or design their own experiments and develop a model for data interpretation. (PS)

Reviews literature on the effectiveness of pictures used in classrooms and concludes that further research in this field can provide a basis for reliable instruction decision making. Research problems are identified, some of which are related to picture types, subject content presentation formats, and their relations with learner's…

Illustrates the modifications needed to use Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives'' in providing cognitive level profiles of curriculum materials by reference to an elementary science project. Modifications take account of alternate teaching strategies and student background. (AL)

Students of teachers who had attended a summer institute on water pollution control performed better on an achievement test at the end of the following school year than classes of teachers with equivalent qualifications who were not selected for the institute. Other control groups of students were also used. (AL)

Advocates the training of environmental generalists'' in an experience-based interdisciplinary program. Environmental generalists'' are needed for managing the environmental parameters in both the long and short term. (AL)