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Tempel, Melissa Bollow – Rethinking Schools, 2011
This article describes how the everyday experiences of a 1st grader pushed a teacher to confront gender issues in the classroom. Broadening students' ideas of what was acceptable for boys and girls is an important first step. (Contains 3 resources.)
Descriptors: Gender Issues, Gender Bias, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques
Zeidler, Dana L.; Nichols, Bryan H. – Journal of Elementary Science Education, 2009
Drawing upon recent research, this article reviews the theory underlying the use of socioscientific issues (SSI) in science education. We begin with a definition and rationale for SSI and note the importance of SSI for advancing functional scientific literacy. We then examine the various roles of context, teachers, and students in SSI lessons as…
Descriptors: Scientific Literacy, Theory Practice Relationship, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Teaching Methods