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Relationships between Students' Meaningful Learning Orientation and Their Understanding of Genetics Topics.
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Liberatore, Cavallo; Schafer, Larry E. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1994
Examines relationships between factors affecting high school students' (n=142) ability to acquire meaningful understanding of specific biological concepts. Assessment using mental modeling techniques showed a significant correlation between students' meaningful learning orientation and their understanding of a topic. Suggests that perhaps much…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Educational Research, Genetics
Instructional Design in a Chemistry Laboratory Course: The Impact of Structure and Aptitudes on Performance and Attitudes.
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Kozma, Robert B. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1982
Results are reported of performance and attitudes of students (N=109) receiving high structure (objectives, reviews, examples, questions, feedback) and students (N=108) receiving low structure (emphasis on content) laboratory manuals and instructions. (SK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Chemistry
Factors Influencing Teacher Decisions on School, Classroom, and Curriculum.
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Crocker, Robert K.; Banfield, Helen – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
Describes a study designed to explore sources of influence on the judgements made by science teachers related to school characteristics, classroom features, and properties of a science curriculum. Results suggest that teachers' judgments center around concern for student ability and interest, teaching methods, and school spirit and morale. (TW)
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Foreign Countries