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Wellington, Jerry, Ed. – 1998
This book attempts to reflect on the value and purpose of practical work as part of the science curriculum: why are practical exercises so necessary and what do they contribute to the science learning process? The chapters in this book examine issues such as: how practical work is perceived by students and teachers; the possibilities and perils of…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Adey, Philip, Ed.; And Others – 1989
This book contains the proceedings of a seminar that investigated the impact of cognitive and social development on the teaching of science in secondary schools, and the possible ways in which the science curriculum could be a context in which adolescents' development could be positively influenced. Six plenary papers were presented: (1) "Research…
Descriptors: Action Research, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Cognitive Development
Pearsall, Marcia K., Ed. – 1992
This book is a collection of research papers and respected philosophical statements on how secondary school students learn science best. Taken together, these papers serve as the basis for the Project on Scope, Sequence, and Coordination of Secondary School Science (SS&C). This book explains where the learning ideas of the SS&C Content…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academic Achievement, Classroom Research, Concept Formation
