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Peer reviewedFisher, Kathleen M.; Lipson, Joseph Isaac – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
Discusses the value of studying errors made by students in the process of learning science. Addresses 20 research questions dealing with student learning errors. Attempts to characterize errors made by students and clarify some terms used in error research. (TW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Educational Strategies
Peer reviewedStrawitz, Barbara M.; Malone, Mark R. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Reports on a study intended to compare the effects of two methods of instruction designed to teach preservice elementary teachers to acquire and retain integrated science process skills. Results indicated that the self-instructional method was significantly more effective than the teacher-directed method. (TW)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedSaunders, Walter L.; Shepardson, Daniel – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Reports on a study designed to examine the effect of concrete and formal instruction upon reasoning and science achievement of sixth grade students. Results indicated that the concrete instruction group had significantly higher levels of performance in science achievement and cognitive development and that males outperformed females. (TW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Educational Strategies
