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Bravo González, Paulina; Reiss, Michael J. – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2023
Background: There is a growing view that 'Big Ideas of science education' are useful for teaching science but there is not much knowledge of how teachers work with them. Purpose: This study explores the conceptualisation and practice of the use of Big Ideas of science education by primary and secondary teachers in Chile. Sample: A total of 63…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Teachers, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers
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Rushton, Elizabeth A. C.; Charters, Lauren; Reiss, Michael J. – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2021
Background: A diverse range of opportunities for high school students to undertake Independent Research Projects (IRPs) in science and this is a beneficial aspect of high school science provision. In Higher Education, the importance of students undertaking research as part of their learning, including presenting at authentic, academic conferences,…
Descriptors: Student Experience, Student Participation, High School Students, Adolescents
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Naugah, Jayantee; Reiss, Michael J.; Watts, Mike – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2020
Background: Varied and complex forms of parental influence may shape young people's decisions about whether or not to study science once it is no longer compulsory in school. Purpose: This study attempts to identify the role of parents in influencing the choice of science subjects in Mauritius among students at the end of the third year of…
Descriptors: School Choice, Parent Attitudes, Parent Influence, Science Education