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The Impact of Network Communication Technology on Science Teacher Education.
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Sunal, Dennis W.; Sunal, Cynthia Szymanski – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1992
Considers the preservice science lesson-planning effects of utilizing local area network (LAN) communication technology across various administrative schemes. Concludes that ease of contact, favorable attitude toward use of technology in communication and teacher education, types of message content, persons contacted, and frequency of…
Descriptors: Communications, Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Field Experience Programs
A Comprehensive Use of Concept Mapping in Design Instruction and Assessment.
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Barenholz, Hanna; Tamir, Pinchas – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1992
Describes the use of concept mapping (CM) in design, instruction, and assessment related to microbiology lessons prepared for high school students in Israel. Indicates that students utilizing CM displayed an overall, higher achievement gain than students in traditional classes. Recognizes that some teachers did not thoroughly exploit the potential…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping
Influencing Student Understanding of the Nature of Science: Data from a Case of Curriculum Development.
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Meichtry, Yvonne J. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
More than 1,600 middle school students, including an experimental group exposed to the Biological Science Curriculum Study (BSCS), were administered the Modified Nature of Scientific Knowledge Scale. Results indicate that the students utilizing the traditional science curriculum possessed a significantly better understanding of the testable nature…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Measurement, Comparative Analysis, Control Groups