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Peer reviewedJournal of College Science Teaching, 1990
Explored are several facets of the quality of the science curriculum at the undergraduate level. Discussed are maturation of disciplines, entry-level courses, the development of intellectual skills, and academic majors. Recommendations for college science departments are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, College Science, Degree Requirements, Educational Improvement
Peer reviewedWandersee, James H.; And Others – School Science and Mathematics, 1989
Presented is an analysis of published research on students' conceptual development in the life sciences with the intent of providing information on the trends and content of those studies. A list of 128 references is appended. (CW)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Biology, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes
Download full textKoballa, Thomas R., Jr.; And Others – 1989
This volume presents a compilation and review of more than 400 research studies on science teaching and the preparation of science teachers that were reported in 1988, organized into 10 sections. The sections are: (1) "Professional Concerns"; (2) "Teacher Education"; (3)"Programs"; (4) "Curriculum"; (5)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, College Science, Computer Uses in Education
