Descriptor
Author
Publication Type
Education Level
Audience
Practitioners | 16 |
Teachers | 5 |
Policymakers | 3 |
Researchers | 2 |
Administrators | 1 |
Students | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating

Reynolds, Ronald F. – Science Teacher, 1986
Describes the development of a 29-point questionnaire regarding safety in the science laboratory. Includes a copy of the questionnaire along with specific recommendations for action to take relating to each item on the questionnaire. (TW)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Hazardous Materials, Laboratories

DeLorenzo, Ronald – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Presents a simple, 10-item quiz designed to make students aware that they must learn laboratory safety. The items include questions on acid/base accidents, several types of fire extinguishers, and safety glassses. Answers and some explanations are included. (DH)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, High Schools, Higher Education

Silberman, Robert; And Others – Journal of Chemical Education, 1987
Discusses the need to develop laboratory practical examinations in chemistry which attempt to measure students higher order thinking skills and conceptual understanding rather than simply their laboratory skills. Examples of examination questions being used in general chemistry laboratory courses at the State University of New York at Cortland are…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Processes, College Science, Concept Formation
Washington School District, Phoenix, AZ. – 1986
In an effort to improve the science education program in the Washington School District (Phoenix, Arizona) the school system focused its efforts in the 1983-84 school year on the development of an activity oriented laboratory science program for grades 4-6. This document describes the plan for implementing that program. The implementation…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Board of Education Policy, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning
American Chemical Society, Washington, DC. – 1984
A questionnaire was mailed to 50 major chemistry departments, 112 smaller chemistry departments, and 25 chemical engineering (CE) departments. The survey (included in an appendix) consists of a series of questions on two broad subjects--the current inventory at the surveyed institutions and the needs for instrumentation. Responses were received…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Equipment Evaluation, Higher Education
Horner, Annette; Jacobson, Karen H. – 1985
An action research project was undertaken to understand how the Writing Laboratory at Reading Area Community College (RACC) defines and accomplishes its work, what faculty and students expect of the lab, and how they make use of it. The investigation sought to foster discussion and reflection on the appropriate role and staffing of a college…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Learning Laboratories, Participant Satisfaction, Program Evaluation
Turgeon, Mary L. – 1983
In late 1983, a study was conducted to examine the continuing education participation and related characteristics of medical technology practitioners in the service area of Corning Community College (CCC). Survey forms were distributed by hospital laboratory managers to all levels of medical technology practitioners in seven local hospitals…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Community Colleges, Continuing Education, Medical Laboratory Assistants
Ohio State Legislative Office of Education Oversight, Columbus. – 1990
There is virtually universal agreement on the need to strengthen science education at all levels in Ohio. Not only must the state be able to produce more and better scientists, but it is increasingly important for all citizens to become knowledgeable about scientific issues and analysis. This report presents the conclusions and recommendations…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Educational Improvement, High Schools, Laboratory Equipment
California State Univ., Sacramento. Dept. of Civil Engineering. – 1988
The purpose of this wastewater treatment field study training program is to: (1) develop new qualified wastewater treatment plant operators; (2) expand the abilities of existing operators, permitting better service both to employers and public; and (3) prepare operators for civil service and certification examinations (examinations administered by…
Descriptors: Chemical Analysis, Course Content, Environmental Education, Home Study
Holladay, John M. – 1990
During winter semester 1989, Monroe County Community College (MCCC) developed a Writing Fellows program and introduced a Writing Center into the Learning Assistance Lab (LAL). Both these iniatives were part of the school's writing-across-the-curriculum (WAC) efforts which had been launched in fall 1987. Writing Fellows are specially-trained peer…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Learning Laboratories, Newsletters, Peer Teaching
Research Implications for Science and Mathematics Teachers. Volume 1. Key Centre Monograph Number 5.
Fraser, Barry J., Ed. – 1993
This document was compiled to help keep science and mathematics teachers in Australia abreast of the results of important research endeavors in education. The monograph is divided into 12 chapters. Chapter one, "Exemplary Science and Mathematics Teachers," (Barry Fraser and Kenneth Tobin) describes a study focusing on examples of…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Demonstration Programs, Diagrams
McFadden, Charles P. – 1990
A survey of grade 7, 8 and 9 science teachers was conducted as part of a research program to determine the consequences for teaching and learning of the recent introduction of the SciencePlus program developed by the Atlantic Science Curriculum Project and the need for further curriculum and professional development. The survey explored some of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, Inservice Teacher Education
McFadden, Charles P. – 1990
A survey of grade 7, 8 and 9 science teachers was conducted as part of a research program to determine the consequences for teaching and learning of the recent introduction of the SciencePlus Program developed by the Atlantic Science Curriculum Project and the need for further curriculum and professional development. The survey explored some of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Experiential Learning, Foreign Countries, Inservice Teacher Education
Petruk, Milton W. – 1986
This is the fifth in a series of annual studies conducted by the Alberta (Canada) Department of Education in order to gather information about the nature and extent of the growth and development of instructional computing in Alberta schools. Areas covered by the survey include: (1) description of the school population; (2) schools that have…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Educational Planning, Educational Trends
South Dakota State Board of Regents, Pierre. – 1985
The collective bargaining agreement between South Dakota Board of Regents and the Council of Higher Education Chapter of the National Education Association is presented. Items covered in the agreement include: definitions; unit recognition; management rights; campus facilities and services; nondiscrimination; grievance procedure; tenure contracts;…
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, College Faculty, Contracts, Employment Practices
Previous Page | Next Page ยป
Pages: 1 | 2