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Ruiz-Primo, Maria Araceli; Li, Min; Wills, Kellie; Giamellaro, Michael; Lan, Ming-Chih; Mason, Hillary; Sands, Deanna – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2012
The purpose of this article is to address a major gap in the instructional sensitivity literature on how to develop instructionally sensitive assessments. We propose an approach to developing and evaluating instructionally sensitive assessments in science and test this approach with one elementary life-science module. The assessment we developed…
Descriptors: Effect Size, Inferences, Student Centered Curriculum, Test Construction
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Mallya, Aarti; Mensah, Felicia Moore; Contento, Isobel R.; Koch, Pamela A.; Barton, Angela Calabrese – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2012
This article describes the experiences of seventh-grade students living in high poverty areas of New York City who participated in the "Choice, Control and Change" (C3) science curriculum. Data were collected from eight case study students in the form of individual interviews, classroom observations, and student artifacts. Analysis of…
Descriptors: Urban Areas, Poverty Areas, Grade 7, Middle School Students
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Solomon, Joan; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1992
Reports on 18 months of action research that examined the effectiveness of using the history of science to promote British students' understanding of the nature of science. Both quantitative and interview data offer substantial evidence of a strategic movement away from serendipitous empiricism and toward an appreciation of the interactive nature…
Descriptors: Action Research, British National Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries
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Keselman, Alla; Kaufman, David R.; Kramer, Sharon; Patel, Vimla L. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2007
One of the challenges of science education is for students to develop scientific knowledge that is personally meaningful and applicable to real-life issues. This article describes a middle-school science intervention fostering adolescents' critical reasoning in the context of HIV by strengthening their conceptual understanding of HIV biology. The…
Descriptors: Intervention, Science Education, Concept Formation, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Lynch, Sharon – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2001
Discusses the policy and practice implications of five articles published in this issue. Argues that the "one size fits all" approach cannot work in systemic reform. (Contains 23 references.) (YDS)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Culture, Educational Change, Equal Education
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van Driel, Jan H.; Beijaard, Douwe; Verloop, Nico – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2001
Discusses professional development in the context of the current reforms in science education from the perspective of developing teacher knowledge. Points out the unsuccessful reform movement due to lack of considering teachers' existing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Concludes that long-term professional development programs are needed to…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Professional Development, Science Instruction
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Stake, Jayne E.; Mares, Kenneth R. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2001
Reports on an evaluation of the impact of two science enrichment programs on gifted high school students (n=330). Evaluates the programs using a multimethod, multiperspective approach that proves to be a comprehensive evaluation of program impact on science attitudes. (Contains 57 references.) (DDR)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, High Schools, Science Activities, Science Curriculum
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Linn, Marcia C. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Reports on the results of a conference of leaders in science education research held at the University of California, Berkeley, January 16-20, 1986. Describes the themes that emerged from the disucssions and makes four recommendations intended to encourage the development of an integrated research base in science education. (TW)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Design, Educational Change, Educational Finance
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Oldham, V.; Brouwer, W. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1984
Applies Kuhn's model of the structure of scientific revolutions, Popper's hypothetic-deductive model of science, and Lakatos' methodology of competing research programs to a historical biological episode. Suggests using Kuhn's model (emphasizing the nonrational basis of science) and Popper's model (emphasizing the rational basis of science) in…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Genetics, High Schools, Models
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Kesidou, Sofia; Roseman, Jo Ellen – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2002
Reports on a study that examines how well middle school programs support the attainment of key scientific ideas specified in the national science standards. Identifies the typical strengths and weaknesses of these programs using research-based criteria. (Contains 88 references.) (DDR)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Concept Formation, Middle Schools, National Standards
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Robottom, Ian – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
Discussed is the issue of the appropriateness of applied science approaches to evaluation in environmental education. The relationships between characteristics of applied science approaches to evaluation and the special characteristics of environmental education are explored. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Problems
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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
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Qi, Chen – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1988
Reports the history, instruction, teacher training, and evaluation of a computer-programing course in China. Suggests some questions and problems relating to the course. (YP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Computer Literacy, Computers, Foreign Countries
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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
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Loving, Cathleen C. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1991
A model to illuminate and relate various twentieth-century philosophical perspectives on key questions about the nature of scientific theories and, therefore, aspects of the structure and development of postmodern science is described. The Scientific Theory Profile model then forms the basis for a course for science teachers in perspectives on the…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Higher Education
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