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ERIC Number: EJ627092
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Rethinking Diversity in Learning Science: The Logic of Everyday Sense-Making.
Warren, Beth; Ballenger, Cynthia; Ogonowski, Mark; Rosebery, Ann S.; Hudicourt-Barnes, Josiane
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v38 n5 p529-52 May 2001
Offers a perspective on understanding the gap in science learning and achievement that separates low-income, ethnic minority children from more economically privileged students. Discusses how the relationship between everyday and scientific knowledge and ways of knowing has been conceptualized in the field of science education research. Considers two dominant perspectives, continuous and discontinuous relationships. (Contains 66 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Diversity (Student), Economically Disadvantaged, Ethnicity, Inquiry, Language, Learning, Minority Groups, Science Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Special issue: Culture and Language in Science Education.