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Peer reviewedRonen, Miky; Ganiel, Uri – Research in Science and Technological Education, 1989
Evaluated is a course for twelfth graders to demonstrate a variety of aspects of applied science. The basic structure and content of the course are described. The evaluation results including achievement, interest/difficulty with other courses, lateral transfer, and attitudes are reported. Examples of problems and application questionnaire are…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Course Evaluation, Foreign Countries, Grade 12
Peer reviewedTebbutt, Maurice – Physics Education, 1989
This article summarizes the examining syllabuses of the 1988 General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) Physics papers. Some of the errors and uncertainties of the GCSE are discussed with examples. Lists five references. (YP)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Educational Objectives, Foreign Countries, Physics
Peer reviewedVan Impe, W. F. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1989
Describes the historical development and programs of engineering education at the University of Rwanda in cooperation with a Belgium university. Provides lists of courses for electromechanical and civil engineering programs. (YP)
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, College Science, Engineering, Engineering Education
Peer reviewedPenick, John E.; Crow, Linda W. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Describes 15 innovative college science programs identified by the Society of College Science Teachers. Gives nine generalizations regarding the programs. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Innovation, Higher Education, Internship Programs
Peer reviewedSusskind, Tamar Y.; Mooney, William T., Jr. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Summarizes the efforts for developing guidelines for chemistry education, such as "Guidelines for Chemistry in the Two-Year Colleges" (1970); "Tomorrow" (1984); "Critical Issues in Two-Year College Chemistry" (1986); and "Guidelines for Chemistry and Chemical Technology Programs in Two-Year Colleges" (1988).…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Community Colleges, Guidelines
Peer reviewedYager, Robert E.; And Others – American Biology Teacher, 1994
Reports the results of the Chautauqua Program, an effort involving 224 life science teachers grades 4 through 12 in Iowa schools, that sought to introduce Science/Technology/Society strategies to new teachers, help them develop materials, and assist in structuring an assessment program that could provide evidence that reform has occurred. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement, Science and Society
Download full textNational Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Directorate for Education and Human Resources. – 1995
The Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program specifically addresses the education of science and engineering technicians. In 1994, the National Science Foundation, through the ATE program, awarded 58 grants to improve the quality of advanced technological education in science and engineering technology fields. This document contains…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Planning, Engineering Education, Engineering Technicians
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. – 1994
Ohio's Model Competency-Based Science Program is designed to provide direction for school districts in developing local competency-based science education programs. This guidebook provides direction for those responsible for developing district science programs. Section 1 is an introduction to competency-based education that covers the spirit and…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Science Education 11-16: Proposals for Action and Consultation. Secondary Science Curriculum Review.
Secondary Science Curriculum Review, London (England). – 1983
The Secondary Science Curriculum Review (SSCR) was established in 1981 to consider implications of providing a broader and more balanced approach to science studies for all students aged 11 to 16 years, and to stimulate and support the development work required to enable schools to make appropriate curricular provision. This paper, addressed to…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Program Development, Program Implementation
Robardey, Carlton P., Sr.; Hyde, Kenneth – 1989
This report evaluates a project for secondary school education teachers in northeastern Texas. The objectives of the project were to: (1) train the secondary and middle school teachers of special education to use the Science Activities for the Visually Impaired/Science Enrichment for Learners with Physical Handicaps (SAVI/SELPH) curriculum; (2)…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Laboratory Experiments, Science Activities, Science Curriculum
Barman, Charles R.; And Others – 1989
The purpose of this project was to develop, conduct, and evaluate a K-6 science inservice program for elementary school teachers. This program was conducted in six 3-hour workshop sessions and consisted of hands-on activities, problem-solving exercises, and large and small group discussions. The individual workshop sessions focused on…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Inservice Teacher Education, Questioning Techniques
Inner London Education Authority (England). – 1983
The Independent Learning Project for Advanced Chemistry (ILPAC) has produced units of study for students in A-level chemistry. Students completing ILPAC units assume a greater responsibility for their own learning and can work, to some extent, at their own pace. By providing guidance, and detailed solutions to exercises in the units, supported by…
Descriptors: Chemistry, High Schools, Independent Study, Science Education
Kyle, William C., Jr.; And Others – 1989
This study was designed to assess the effect of a process oriented elementary science curriculum upon students' achievement. The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) Complete Battery with the social studies and science supplements was administered to sixth grade students completing one, two, or three years of the Science through Discovery program in…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Grade 6, Intermediate Grades, Science Achievement
Rowland, Paul McD. – 1989
This project was designed to investigate the effect of the use of cause-and-effect activities in the science curriculum on the locus of control of the learner. The purpose of this research is to find the effect of the activities on the learner's locus of control and attitude toward science at grades 7 through 10. A multivariate analysis of…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Junior High Schools, Locus of Control, Program Descriptions
White, Richard T.; And Others – 1989
The program described in this paper was designed to address two sets of questions, one concerning the nature of classroom teaching and learning of science in secondary schools and the other concerning their mechanisms. The program consisted of four phases: (1) "Establishment" (emphasizing trust between teachers and consultants); (2)…
Descriptors: Action Research, Classroom Research, Foreign Countries, Science Instruction
