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Download full textKirschner, P. A. – 1989
The Prime Minister's Committee on Natural Science in Education in Great Britain reported in 1918 that "...in many schools more time is spent in laboratory work than the results obtained can justify." Seventy years later this conclusion can often still be drawn. This is particularly a problem in open distance education where laboratory practicals,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Science, Experiments, Higher Education
Mechling, Kenneth R.; Oliver, Donna L. – 1983
Several research studies that can provide direction for improving elementary school science programs are highlighted. Selected results are summarized and suggestions given to elementary school administrators for translating research into action in their schools, action which can lead to improved teaching and learning in science. Studies are…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Basic Skills, Competition, Cooperation
