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| Science Education | 7 |
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| Orpwood, Graham W. F. | 2 |
| Roth, Wolff-Michael | 1 |
| Russell, Thomas | 1 |
| Schoeneberger, Mary | 1 |
| Souque, Jean-Pascal | 1 |
| Stinner, Arthur | 1 |
| Stronck, David R. | 1 |
| Zoller, Uri | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Research | 5 |
| Guides - Classroom - Teacher | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
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Peer reviewedSchoeneberger, Mary; Russell, Thomas – Science Education, 1986
Reports on the results of case studies of science teaching at the elementary level. Two teachers from two elementary schools were studied. Addresses issues in elementary science teaching ranging from the importance at the elementary level to gender differences in science instruction. (TW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Science Curriculum
Peer reviewedOrpwood, Graham W. F. – Science Education, 1985
Explains the "deliberative inquiry model," a strategy developed for investigating science education in Canada. Assumptions of the model are addressed, with information on position papers, curriculum policies, textbook analysis, teacher surveys, and case studies provided. Indicates that the project has created momentum for deliberation…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedOrpwood, Graham W. F.; Souque, Jean-Pascal – Science Education, 1985
Examines the substantive components of a four-year study of science education in Canada including issues raised, research findings, and conclusions. Among the recommendations are guaranteeing science education in every elementary school, greater opportunities for girls, challenging high achievers, emphasizing science-technology-society…
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
Peer reviewedStronck, David R. – Science Education, 1985
Recommendations from British Columbia teachers in elementary (N=1322) and junior secondary schools (N=309) indicate strong support for emphasis on practical aspects of preservice teacher education. Practice in science teaching, techniques of science teaching, and lesson planning were rated highest. Laboratory safety, reading, and writing should…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Program Improvement
Peer reviewedZoller, Uri; And Others – Science Education, 1990
Presented is a case study of a Science/Technology/Society course. Described are the specific goals and objectives of the course and the design of the study. The results of the study and the validity and transferability of this type of assessment are discussed. (CW)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Course Descriptions, Educational Assessment, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedRoth, Wolff-Michael – Science Education, 1995
Conducted an ethnography to evaluate the usefulness of the notion of community of practice in classroom settings. Documents how collectively available knowledge of a classroom community was transformed as resources and practices were adopted by more and more members. Discusses implications for the organization of classroom environments that…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedStinner, Arthur – Science Education, 1995
Addresses the need for and the problem of organizing a science curriculum around contextual settings and science stories that serve to involve and motivate students to develop an understanding of the world that is rooted in the scientific and humanistic traditions. Presents a conceptual development model and a proposed program of activities. (76…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Context Effect, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
