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Rebecca S. Friesen; Adriana D. Cimetta – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2024
Attracting and retaining students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics majors, particularly those who are underrepresented, is a national concern. While undergraduate research experiences have been shown to increase retention and engagement, inequities in access exacerbate disparities. Understanding what hinders or facilitates the…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Undergraduate Study, Disproportionate Representation, Student Experience
Brotman, Jennie S.; Moore, Felicia M. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2008
Despite valuable syntheses of the field of gender and science education, there has not been a systematic, comprehensive review of the literature on gender and science education in recent years. We examine the literature pertaining to girls' engagement in science and develop four themes (equity and access, curriculum and pedagogy, the nature and…
Descriptors: Females, Science Education, Womens Education, Feminism

DeBoer, George E. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2000
Argues that instead of defining scientific literacy in terms of specifically prescribed learning outcomes, scientific literacy should be conceptualized broadly enough for local school districts and individual classroom teachers to pursue the goals that are most suitable for their particular situations along with the content and methodologies that…
Descriptors: Creativity, Educational Change, Science Curriculum, Science Education

Meichtry, Yvonne J. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1993
This review of literature focuses on three decades of research related to precollege student understandings about the nature of science. Although the majority of studies show that student understandings are less than desirable, there is research that indicates that student conceptions are acceptable. (PR)
Descriptors: Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Literature Reviews, Misconceptions

Rogan, John M.; Gray, Brian V. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1999
Presents the story of one nongovernmental organization (NGO) and the role it played in reconceptualizing science education in South Africa. Describes the success of the Science Education Project (SEP) in confronting authoritarian practices of government organizations and those within its own ranks. Science education can become the Trojan horse of…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Change, Educational Policy, Educational Practices

Hashweh, Maher – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1988
Calls for differentiating between three kinds of studies of students' conceptions in science, namely descriptive studies, explanatory studies, and studies attempting to foster conceptual change. Cites the literature about student perceptions and science instruction. (TW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education

Cleminson, Andrew – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990
Examined are two aspects of science education--the nature of science and curriculum reform. Contemporary views on the tentative nature of science and a generative model of learning are synthesized. (KR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development

Lederman, Norman G. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
Reviews research from the past 40 years on students' and teachers' conceptions of the nature of science, clarifies the basic assumptions and logic which have guided earlier research efforts, contrasts the results from qualitative and quantitative research, makes recommendations about research methods, and suggests avenues for future research about…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Research, Elementary Secondary Education