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Ogunniyi, M. B. – Science Education, 1986
Provides a brief analysis of the nature of science teaching and curriculum development in science in Africa during the past two decades. Also suggests possible future directions. Included is a table listing several African curriculum projects with related general principles fostered and materials used. (JN)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Course Improvement Projects
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Nichter, Richard – Science Education, 1984
Discusses some of the problems faced by technical advisors implementing projects for the improvement of science education in Africa and reasons for these problems. Problem areas considered include underdevelopment, underestimating the process, finances, personality conflict and motivation, and opposition from key groups. (A list of major UNESCO…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Financial Support, Program Implementation, Science Course Improvement Projects
Hurd, Paul DeHart – Phi Delta Kappan, 1986
During the past fifty years movements to reform science education have used the same ideas for changing the context of science teaching. Policies need to be established for identifying the knowledge and skills necessary for reformulating the science curriculum. (MD)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Course Improvement Projects
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Schmidt, Martin F., Jr. – Physics Teacher, 1995
Describes the reordering of a ninth-grade physics course that aimed at making core concepts clear to the students while at the same time developing students' skills and depth of understanding. Discusses its benefits and associated problems. (JRH)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Mathematics, Physics, Science Course Improvement Projects
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Blosser, Patricia E. – School Science and Mathematics, 1986
Studies on science course improvement projects are synthesized, with reactions from several professional organizations. Other reports from the mid-1980s are noted. A brief summary of research findings is provided, with a longer discussion on the impetus for change, the conditions needed for change, and who decides. (MNS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Philosophy, Educational Research
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Barrow, Lloyd H. – Science Activities, 1982
Describes problem-solving activities in the Unified Sciences and Mathematics for Elementary Schools (USMES) and Elementary Science Study (ESS) programs. Indicates that these curricula serve as excellent sources of activities to develop and improve their students' problem-solving skills. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Problem Solving, Science Activities
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Aldridge, Bill G. – Science Teacher, 1995
Discusses important tenets of the Scope Sequence and Coordination (SS&C) project and presents the SS&C high school project designed specifically to achieve the National Science Education Standards. Specifies the scope, sequence, and coordination of the natural sciences in grades 9 through 12 in support of general goals taken from the…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Science Activities, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Education
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Andersen, Hans O. – Hoosier Science Teacher, 1984
Discusses reasons for the failure of the post-Sputnik science curricula and offers criteria for selecting relevant curriculum content, suggesting that these curricula focus on problem-solving. Lists seven problem areas (technological, environmental, empirical, historical, aesthetic, philosophical, and futuristic) with recommended topics for each…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, High Schools, Problem Solving
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Wood, John H. – American Biology Teacher, 1979
A field trip to a science activity center in Southwest England for secondary school students is described. (BB)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Education, Field Trips
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Duschl, Richard A. – School Science and Mathematics, 1985
Examines issues and developments surrounding early National Science Foundation (NSF) curriculum projects, providing a conceptual basis for understanding present science education issues on re-education of teachers and redesigning science curricula. The scientific community had great control on the NSF projects but did not consider new…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Programs, Inservice Teacher Education
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Ingle, Richard B. – Science Education, 1984
Describes the evaluation and revision of the O-level Nuffield chemistry student and teacher curriculum materials. Includes a discussion of the rationale for the evaluation process and the methodology used. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
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Hlebowitsh, Peter S.; Wraga, William G. – Science Education, 1989
Criticized are the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded curriculum reforms during the post-Sputnik epoch. The parallels and contrasts between the proposals of today's NSF and those supported during the late 1950s and early 1960s are outlined. The proper role of a policymaking body in American education is recommended. (YP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Policy Formation
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Hill, Douglas M.; Redden, Michael G. – School Science and Mathematics, 1985
Control group students (receiving descriptive, non-inquiry science) and experimental group students (using Science Curriculum Improvement Study-SCIS "Interaction and Systems" materials) were later combined in grade 4 for instruction with SCIS "Subsystems and Variables" materials. Results show similar difficulties in learning…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Comparative Analysis, Concept Formation, Elementary Education
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Science and Children, 1988
Reports on the development of science curricula projects. Lists features that can be applied to programs developed at the local level. Includes programs from the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study, Educational Development Center, and Technical Education Research Centers. (RT)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials, Process Education
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Ingle, Richard B. – Science Education, 1984
Describes the development of the Nuffield chemistry curriculum materials by chemistry teachers and how these materials were received and used by a much larger and representative group of the profession. Includes comments on teaching Nuffield chemistry, the Nuffield examination, and on Nuffield chemistry outside of Great Britain. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum
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