The Effect of Teachers' Language on Students' Conceptions of the Nature of Science.

Zeidler, Dana L.; Lederman, Norman G.

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ERIC Number: EJ407661

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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The Effect of Teachers' Language on Students' Conceptions of the Nature of Science.

Zeidler, Dana L.; Lederman, Norman G.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v26 n9 p771-83 Dec 1989

Examined was the possibility that the language teachers use to communicate science content may provide the context in which students formulate a world view of science. Results are presented and the implications of these results for teacher education programs are discussed. (Author/CW)

Descriptors: College Science, Higher Education, Language of Instruction, Language Styles, Language Usage, Science Education, Science Teachers, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teacher Education, Verbal Communication

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers; Policymakers

Language: English

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