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Peer reviewedHowe, Ann C. – Science Teacher, 1978
Discusses the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS) teacher's role. Sources and dimensions of ISCS teachers' role conflict and some of the ways that this conflict has been, or might be, resolved are also presented. (HM)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Problems, Junior High Schools, Role Conflict
Peer reviewedKyle, William C., Jr.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1988
Reports on a study conducted in the Richardson Independent School District (Texas) which was designed to assess the attitudes toward science of students and teachers who have been involved with the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) compared to non-SCIS students and teachers. (TW)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning, Inquiry
Peer reviewedPenick, John E.; And Others – Educational Leadership, 1986
A study of 221 teachers in 50 exemplary science programs shows that teachers in these programs are unlike science teachers in general. This report offers a general profile of exemplary science teachers and summarizes data about their goals, expectations, strategies, and the results they obtain with students. (IW)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Educational Objectives, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedDobson, Ken – Physics Education, 1988
Discusses a teaching method using investigational skills for Nuffield A-level Physics including assessment technique, change of the assessment criteria, advice for choosing the topic, and future development. (YP)
Descriptors: Experiments, Foreign Countries, Investigations, Physics
Download full textBonnstetter, Ronald J.; And Others – 1983
Questionnaires with over 400 items were administered to key teachers of the 1982 Search for Excellence in Science Education programs. It was hoped to compare the characteristics of teachers of exemplary programs with those possessed by teachers in general. Results are presented under the following headings: (1) qualifications of science teachers;…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Performance Factors, Science Course Improvement Projects
Watts, Mike, Comp.; Michell, Mick, Comp. – 1987
The intention of this guide is to consider the concepts, skills, facts, and attitudes of science which are taught in school; explore how content might be chosen; argue for a reduction in curriculum content; suggest major topics for science teaching; use examples to illustrate aspects of science content; and consider some of the implications of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Griffin, Richard A.; And Others – 1984
Recent criticisms of science education in the United States led to a unique experience in the Conroe Independent School District in Texas. An evaluation committee of local professional and eminent scientists was established by the local superintendent to review and evaluate the adequacy of (1) the scope and sequence of science courses; (2)…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, College School Cooperation, Curriculum Development
