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Williams, Douglas; Ma, Yuxin; Prejean, Louise – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 2010
Educational robotics activities are gaining in popularity. Though some research data suggest that educational robotics can be an effective approach in teaching mathematics, science, and engineering, research is needed to generate the best practices and strategies for designing these learning environments. Existing robotics activities typically do…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Robotics, Vignettes, Science Course Improvement Projects
Loucks, Susan F. – 1977
A longitudinal study was conducted which focused on the concerns of elementary school teachers who were involved in implementing the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) curriculum. Two major questions were addressed: (1) Do stages of concern exist? (2) If so, are they developmental? The sample consisted of teachers attending summer…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Developmental Stages, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Atwood, Ronald K.; Howard, Michael N. – 1989
A significant alternative to the traditional text-based approach to elementary science has been represented by the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS). Although the literature documents the process of the investigative approach, greater utilization of available programs and support from teachers are not evidenced. This investigation was…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers, Experiential Learning