Explains the cultural evolution and the impossible interchangeability among United States and Japanese schools. Advocates the need for incremental changes, improving employment conditions, and effective curriculum change to meet youths' developmental needs. First published in 1991. (YDS)

Describes multicultural education and lists its basic premises. Explains the importance of science teachers' attitudes in learning. First published in 1993. (YDS)

Explains how learning occurs in the brain, specifically in the limbic system. Compares traditional teaching methods and diverse learning modes. Describes the characteristics of diverse instructional approaches. First published in 1994. (YDS)

Discusses increasing students' time on task and provides data showing where time is lost. Suggests several steps to prevent time loss. First published in 1994. (YDS)

Explains the movements of the changing science curriculum starting from 1893. Provides recommendations from the National Education Associations (NEA) on restructuring the curriculum. Discusses required reform movements in teacher education programs for a major curriculum reform. First published in 1994. (YDS)

Describes efforts under the sponsorship of the National Research Council (NRC) to improve science education. Provides an overview of the National Science Education Standards. First published in 1995. (YDS)

Describes the Scope, Sequence, and Coordination (SS&C) reform movement. Points out the limited science opportunities for minority students in traditional high school settings. First published in 1995. (YDS)

Describes the importance of consistency in goals, curriculum frameworks, assessment policies, and teaching practices to achieve the scientific literacy required in the Standards. First published in 1995. (YDS)

Questions whether more student-centered instruction is occurring in block scheduled biology classes than in traditional classrooms. Explains the results of the study in terms of academic achievement. First published in 1998. (YDS)

Describes the purpose of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and analyzes the results of the study. First published in 1999. (YDS)

Analyzes the results of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and focuses on teacher education changes recommended by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). First published in 1999. (YDS)

Discusses the possible uses of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as an educational technology for developing contextually rich student learning, which extends students' ability to do scientific inquiry. (ASK)

Presents a creative set-up that allows students with latex allergies full participation in chemistry labs. Discusses how one student having a latex allergy is turned into a learning experience for all and how this challenged lab safety. (ASK)

Discusses controversy over the teaching of biological evolution and other scientific ideas such as Big Bang theory. Recommends that teachers avoid debating creationists, help students develop a greater understanding and appreciation for science as a way of explaining the natural world, and emphasize inquiry and the nature of science. (Contains 19…

The abstract nature of the mole and its applications to problem solving make learning the concept difficult for students, and teaching the concept challenging for teachers. Presents activities that use concept maps and graphing calculators as tools for solving mole problems. (ASK)