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Yao, Jian-Xin; Guo, Yu-Ying – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2018
Providing scientific explanations for natural phenomena is a fundamental aim of science; therefore, scientific explanation has been selected as one of the key practices in science education policy documents around the world. To further elaborate on existing educational frameworks of scientific explanation in K-12, we propose a learning progression…
Descriptors: Item Response Theory, Science Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Models
Brown, Julie C. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2017
Employing metasynthesis as a method, this study examined 52 empirical articles on culturally relevant and responsive science education in K-12 settings to determine the nature and scope of complementarity between culturally responsive and inquiry-based science practices (i.e., science and engineering practices identified in the National Research…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Synthesis, Culturally Relevant Education, Active Learning
Lakshmanan, Aruna; Heath, Barbara P.; Perlmutter, Aaron; Elder, Michael – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2011
This study examines the impact of standards-based professional development on teacher efficacy and instructional practice of elementary and middle school science teachers. Professional development activities were conducted over a period of 3 years and included content courses as well as teacher involvement in professional learning communities.…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Self Efficacy, Correlation, Science Teachers
Endreny, Anna Henderson – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2010
This study aimed to determine how 33 urban 5th grade students' science conceptions changed during a place-based inquiry unit on watersheds. Research on watershed and place-based education was used as a framework to guide the teaching of the unit as well as the research study. A teacher-researcher designed the curriculum, taught the unit and…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Water Quality, Land Use, Urban Environment
Songer, Nancy Butler; Kelcey, Ben; Gotwals, Amelia Wenk – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2009
In order to compete in a global economy, students are going to need resources and curricula focusing on critical thinking and reasoning in science. Despite awareness for the need for complex reasoning, American students perform poorly relative to peers on international standardized tests measuring complex thinking in science. Research focusing on…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Standardized Tests, Global Approach, Biodiversity
Wood, Nathan B.; Lawrenz, Frances; Haroldson, Rachelle – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2009
This study uses a new-to-educational-research methodology, based on the legal process, to build a case that U.S. students have been largely ignored in discussion and planning for their own, presumed futures. A variety of evidence, from two large and distinct data bases, is drawn together to show: (1) students perceive their classrooms in ways…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Research Methodology, Court Litigation, Models
Mohan, Lindsey; Chen, Jing; Anderson, Charles W. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2009
This study reports on our steps toward achieving a conceptually coherent and empirically validated learning progression for carbon cycling in socio-ecological systems. It describes an iterative process of designing and analyzing assessment and interview data from students in upper elementary through high school. The product of our development…
Descriptors: National Standards, Climate, High School Students, Elementary School Students
Aberg-Bengtsson, Lisbeth; Ottosson, Torgny – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2006
Based on studies carried out on qualitative data an instrument was constructed for investigating how larger numbers of students handle graphics. This test, consisting of 18 pages, each with its own graphic display(s) and a set of tasks, was distributed to 363 students, 15-16 years of age, from five different schools. The format of the questions…
Descriptors: Structural Equation Models, Factor Analysis, Compulsory Education, Academic Achievement