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Stevenson, E.; McArthur, J. – International Journal for Academic Development, 2015
In this Reflection on Practice we propose a triple nexus of research, public engagement and teaching that could provide a new pathway for academic developers to enable greater engagement in learning and teaching issues from science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) academics. We argue that the public engagement activities demanded…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Instructional Innovation, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction
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Johnson, Sue – Education in Science, 2011
Primary Science Quality Mark Scheme is a joint project led by the Association for Science Education, the national network of Science Learning Centres and Barnet Local Authority. The Primary Science Quality Mark is an award scheme to develop and celebrate the quality of science teaching and learning in primary schools. It encourages teachers to let…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Instruction, Reflection, Educational Quality
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Besvinick, Sidney L. – Educational Leadership, 1988
Contends that school science programs should return to the visionary programs of the 1960's, which developed logical thinking and problem solving. These have since given way to a barren emphasis on fact acquisition and "cookbook" lab activities. (TE)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Logical Thinking, Problem Solving
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Yager, Robert E. – Educational Leadership, 1988
Argues that science programs developed during the 1960's should be replaced by "science/technology/society" (S/T/S) programs, which build on students' curiosity and concern about local problems. (TE)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Logical Thinking, Problem Solving
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Haber-Schaim, Uri – Physics Teacher, 1982
Suggests criteria for constructing a "basic" physics program based on such premises as limited class time, time and practice needed for skill development/understanding structuring of subject matter, and choices of content and approach. Long-range objectives related to the list of premises are discussed. (SK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Mechanics (Physics), Physics, Science Course Improvement Projects
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Maddock, M. N. – Studies in Science Education, 1981
Draws on literature from the fields of science education, anthropology, and other areas. Proposes a viewpoint that science and science education are cultural enterprises which form a part of the wider cultural matrix of society and that educational considerations concerning science must be made in light of this wider perspective. (DS)
Descriptors: Anthropology, Communication (Thought Transfer), Foreign Countries, Higher Education
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Millar, R. H. – European Journal of Science Education, 1981
Outlines an approach for interpreting the influence of social factors on the directions in which secondary school science curricula have developed and explores the influence of the institutional context of comprehensivization on emerging science curriculum in Great Britain in the 1960s. (Author/DS)
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Opinions
Marinez, Diana I.; Ortiz de Montellano, Bernardo R. – 1988
There are many ways in which science can be made culturally relevant: archeoastronomy, mathematics, geology, ethnobotany, chemistry, and art can all be taught from a perspective celebrating the accomplishments of Mexican American and American Indian science and encouraging exploration. A culturally relevant curriculum provides teachers with…
Descriptors: American Indians, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education
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Rossing, Thomas D. – Physics Teacher, 1988
Discusses a course proposal which concentrates on fewer topics and covering the topics in greater depth. Proposes a sequence in which each topic is introduced phenomenologically, the theory is developed, and the applications are discussed. Uses optics as an example. Lists some disadvantages and advantages of the proposed topical organization. (YP)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, College Science, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Course Content
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Berlin, Donna F., Ed. – School Science and Mathematics, 1990
Discusses the need for curricular and instructional integration of science and mathematics. Describes some reports supporting integration and some curriculum projects that include integration. (YP)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Watts, Mike, Comp.; Michell, Mick, Comp. – 1987
The intention of this guide is to consider the concepts, skills, facts, and attitudes of science which are taught in school; explore how content might be chosen; argue for a reduction in curriculum content; suggest major topics for science teaching; use examples to illustrate aspects of science content; and consider some of the implications of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries