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Direct linkAbrahams, Ian; Constantinou, Marina; Fotou, Nikolaos; Potterton, Bev – School Science Review, 2017
This article questions the need for relatively shallow, widespread, scientific literacy across a broad range of topics if it lacks the conceptual depth, and/or intellectual rigour, to provide any basis for rational, scientifically informed choices. We suggest that "functional," widespread scientific literacy should only be taught in key…
Descriptors: Relevance (Education), Science Instruction, Technological Advancement, Technological Literacy
Ewan Bottomley; Vivienne Wild; Paula J. Miles; Kenneth I. Mavor; Antje Kohnle – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2024
The social cure is the concept that strong connections and social bonds are good for wellbeing and physical health. Having strong social support makes hardship easier to cope with. We hypothesize that we could apply the relationship to educational contexts, with a sense of belonging as part of the cohort or community helping students to cope with…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Relationship, Coping, Well Being, Females
Gilbert, Leslie – 1984
Designed to disseminate information to the post-school sector of United Kingdom education, this directory provides information on 50 microcomputer software packages developed by the Microelectronics Education Program (MEP) and available through educational publishers. Subject areas represented include accountancy, biology, business education,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials
King, Chris; Hyden, Fiona – School Science Review, 2013
As part of the "scientific literacy" debate, a survey of the balance of science stories in the media was undertaken by reviewing UK newspapers late in 2011. The survey found a preponderance of health/medical stories (50%+) and many stories relating to environment/ecology. The percentage of other biology stories and of stories related to…
Descriptors: Newspapers, Science Education, Scientific Literacy, Bibliometrics
Learning and Skills Network (NJ3), 2007
This publication provides an introduction to teaching and learning approaches for the extension topics within GCSE Physics. It highlights some specific ideas that teachers can adopt and where to find further information. It also outlines issues for managing the change. This guide contains sevens sections: Section 1 presents the policy context;…
Descriptors: Physics, Science Departments, Foreign Countries, Science Instruction
Download full textPhilbin, Simon P. – Journal of Research Administration, 2011
Multidisciplinary research institutes provide universities with an important vehicle to conduct research across traditional disciplines, and this can be an attractive capability for external funding bodies. However, there can be particular challenges, including managing different reporting lines, the need for effective research coordination, and…
Descriptors: Management Systems, Investigations, Foreign Countries, Research Administration
