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Investigating Interaction between Science and Design & Technology (D&T) in the Secondary School--A Case Study Approach
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Lewis, Tim; Barlex, David; Chapman, Colin – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2007
Interaction between science and design and technology (D&T) in schools is seen by many educationalists and industrialists as being desirable. During the period 1970 to 1990 progress was made in the UK, however the advent of the national curriculum compartmentalised subjects thus hindering further progress. Bodies in the UK such as the Office…
Descriptors: National Curriculum, Teacher Attitudes, Secondary Education, Case Studies
Improving Physics Teaching through Collaborative Research.
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Treagust, David; And Others – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1990
Described is a collaborative study between a Year 11 physics teacher and 3 university personnel designed to identify and document the manner in which content knowledge was transmitted in the classroom by the teacher and how this knowledge was acquired by students. The role of the textbook is discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Foreign Countries, Learning Strategies
Why Do Female Students Tend to Avoid Computer Studies?
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Durndell, A. – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1990
Discussed are the results of a questionnaire which concerned students' course choices and why students chose not to study computing. The lack of human orientation, mathematical ability, and lack of computer contact in secondary schools are identified. (KR)
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Career Planning, Computer Literacy, Computer Science
Two Different Methods of Assessing Practical Skills at an Advanced Level Examination in Biology: Demonstration of Construct Validity or the Appraisal of Non-Events?
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Brown, C. R.; And Others – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1992
Scrutinizes the assessment of students' practical skills, in an honors-level biology examination, for construct validity utilizing both correlational and factor analytical methods to explore relationships between students' practical (laboratory) and theoretical (written) performances. Indicates that teacher assessment of practical skills resulted…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Biology, Construct Validity, Correlation
Sixth Formers' Perceptions of A Level and Degree Courses in Physics and Mathematics.
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Tebbutt, M. J. – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1993
Describes a preliminary survey of the views held by second-year sixth form students (n=421) on a range of subjects at A level and degree level, with a particular focus on mathematics and physics. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Mathematics Education, Perception
Student's Explanations of Chemical Phenomena: Macro and Micro Differences.
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Brosnan, Tiim; Reynolds, Yvonne – Research in Science and Technological Education, 2001
Investigates patterns of students' science thinking across four different science phenomena focusing on changes that come with age and science education. Asks secondary school students whether offered sentences appearing on a computer screen that gave different explanations for four common changes in materials made any sense to them. (Contains 20…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Uses in Education, Concept Formation, Foreign Countries
Environmental Literacy: Towards a Shared Understanding for Science Teachers.
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Gayford, C. G. – Research in Science and Technological Education, 2002
Describes an inquiry into education for environmental literacy by a group of secondary school science teachers in the UK. Using participatory action research approaches, explores ways of maintaining and enhancing the integrity of their subject discipline yet contributing to education for sustainable development. Teachers found that the approach…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Foreign Countries, Professional Development, Science Education