The Effects of Instructional Organization and Locus of Control Orientation on Meaningful Learning in High School Biology Students.

Sherris, Jacqueline D.; Kahle, Jane Butler

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ERIC Number: EJ290521

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Publication Date: 1984

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The Effects of Instructional Organization and Locus of Control Orientation on Meaningful Learning in High School Biology Students.

Sherris, Jacqueline D.; Kahle, Jane Butler

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v21 n1 p83-94 Jan 1984

Investigated effects on meaningful learning achievement of concept-related instructional organization and locus of control orientation of 541 high school students. Indicates that externally-oriented subjects exposed to the treatment generally retained more than those in a comparison group. Other results are reported and discussed. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Biology, Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, High Schools, Instructional Design, Learning Theories, Locus of Control, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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