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Windschitl, Mark; Thompson, Jessica; Braaten, Melissa; Stroupe, David – Science Education, 2012
Recent calls for teacher preparation to become more grounded in practice prompt the questions: Which practices? and perhaps more fundamentally, what counts as a model of instruction worth learning for a new professional--i.e., the beginner's repertoire? In this report, we argue the following: If a defined set of subject-specific high-leverage…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Novices, Science Teachers, Best Practices
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Ogunniyi, M. B. – Science Education, 1986
Provides a brief analysis of the nature of science teaching and curriculum development in science in Africa during the past two decades. Also suggests possible future directions. Included is a table listing several African curriculum projects with related general principles fostered and materials used. (JN)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Course Improvement Projects
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Ingle, Richard B. – Science Education, 1984
Describes the evaluation and revision of the O-level Nuffield chemistry student and teacher curriculum materials. Includes a discussion of the rationale for the evaluation process and the methodology used. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
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Fraser, Barry J.; Cohen, David – Science Education, 1989
Describes the background and 38 steps of the development of the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) Curriculum. Discusses some implications and eight points using formative evaluation to improve science curriculum materials. (YP)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
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Hlebowitsh, Peter S.; Wraga, William G. – Science Education, 1989
Criticized are the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded curriculum reforms during the post-Sputnik epoch. The parallels and contrasts between the proposals of today's NSF and those supported during the late 1950s and early 1960s are outlined. The proper role of a policymaking body in American education is recommended. (YP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Policy Formation
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Ingle, Richard B. – Science Education, 1984
Describes the development of the Nuffield chemistry curriculum materials by chemistry teachers and how these materials were received and used by a much larger and representative group of the profession. Includes comments on teaching Nuffield chemistry, the Nuffield examination, and on Nuffield chemistry outside of Great Britain. (JN)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum Development, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum
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Howe, Ann C.; Stanback, Bessie – Science Education, 1985
Presents a review of research on the Intermediate Science Curriculum Study (ISCS). Areas addressed include: (1) teacher education; (2) student cognitive and affective outcomes; (3) teacher and student facilitative characteristics and behaviors; and (4) ISCS instructional materials. (JN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Instructional Materials, Junior High Schools, Literature Reviews
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Roth, Wolff-Michael; Lee, Stuart – Science Education, 2004
In this paper, we take up and advance the project of rethinking "scientific literacy" by Eisenhart, Finkel, and Marion (American Educational Research Journal, 1996, 33, 261-295). As part of a project of rethinking science education, we advance three propositions. First, because society is built on division of labor, not everybody needs to know the…
Descriptors: Participative Decision Making, Scientific Literacy, Lifelong Learning, Ethnography
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Maddock, Maxwell N. – Science Education, 1983
Reviews the history of elementary/lower secondary school science, appraising the impact of various curriculum projects. Summarizes United Nations involvement in providing leadership and support in curriculum development. Concludes with a review of science education research and the interrelationships between local culture and science teaching, and…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education