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Peer reviewedKelsey, Elin – International Journal of Science Education, 1991
Examines how the aquarium has attempted to move from a transfer view of knowledge to a constructivist approach in its most popular general public program--the killer whale presentation. The process of change that staff underwent is similar to conceptual change processes among learners of science. Describes constructivist strategies of conceptual…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Aquariums, Cognitive Restructuring, Cognitive Style
Riggs, Ernestine G.; Gil-Garcia, Ana – 2001
Although middle and high school teachers rightfully view the teaching of subject-area content as their primary responsibility, there is an increasing recognition that they must also play an active role in ensuring that students are not left behind because of reading problems. This report emphasizes that middle and high school teachers do not need…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, High Schools, Inferences, Instructional Effectiveness
