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Peer reviewedHathway, James A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1978
Criticizes the practice of giving dependent-prone students more problem solving activities to change their behavior. Author responds that this alternative is better than a more didactic approach utilizing lecture-discussion or science reading. (Author/MA)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Instruction, Locus of Control, Science Education
Peer reviewedTobin, Kenneth G.; Capie, William – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1982
Twelve pupils from each of 13 middle school science classes participated in this study. Findings, among others, indicate that two of nine engagement measures (attending and generalizing), together with formal reasoning ability, were related to process skill, achievement, and retention. (JN)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 6
