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ERIC Number: EJ312147
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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Inquiry and Exploration in Introductory Science.
Southin, John L.
New Directions for Teaching and Learning, (Rejuvenating Introductory Courses) n20 p99-108 Dec 1984
Teaching the large introductory science course is a challenge, but when the objective is seen not as covering the field but uncovering part of it to illustrate principles common to the whole, the facts are no longer the end result but tools with which the disciplines can be further explored. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Class Size, College Curriculum, College Instruction, College Science, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Higher Education, Inquiry, Introductory Courses, Science Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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