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ERIC Number: EJ476653
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
The Effects of Cooperative Learning in a Physical Science Course for Elementary/Middle Level Preservice Teachers.
Ambrosio, Anthony L.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v30 n7 p697-707 Sep 1993
Compared two physical science laboratory sessions in a course for elementary/middle level preservice teachers. One section was taught in the traditional method, and the other was instructed using cooperative learning. No significant differences were observed in achievement. The cooperative learning group exhibited significant gains in collaborative skills. (PR)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Junior High Schools, Physical Sciences, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Education, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research