An STS Approach to Human Biology Instruction Affects Achievement and Attitudes of Elementary Science Majors.

Yager, Robert E.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ456407

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Publication Date: 1992

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An STS Approach to Human Biology Instruction Affects Achievement and Attitudes of Elementary Science Majors.

Yager, Robert E.; And Others

American Biology Teacher, v54 n6 p291 Sep 1992

Article discusses the Science-Technology-Society approach and describes a study (n=116) of differences in learning outcomes for Taiwanese students who study college biology in an issue-oriented format with students who study in a concept-oriented format. Students in the issue-oriented format class had statistically higher scores for concept learning, process skills, attitude, applications, and creativity. (PR)

Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Concept Formation, Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Science and Society, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Attitudes, Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Taiwan

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