A Comparison of a Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) Laboratory and a Traditional Laboratory on Student Achievement at Two Private Liberal Arts Colleges.

Hall, Donald A.; McCurdy, Donald W.

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ERIC Number: EJ417242

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Publication Date: 1990

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A Comparison of a Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) Laboratory and a Traditional Laboratory on Student Achievement at Two Private Liberal Arts Colleges.

Hall, Donald A.; McCurdy, Donald W.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v27 n7 p625-36 Oct 1990

Compared is an inquiry-oriented Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) style laboratory approach with a more directive traditional approach on student outcomes in the cognitive and affective domains of learning. Differences in science achievement, reasoning ability, attitude, and stages of development are discussed. (KR)

Descriptors: Attitudes, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, College Science, Developmental Stages, Discovery Learning, Higher Education, Inquiry, Learning Processes, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Education, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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