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Peer reviewedThijs, Gerard D.; Dekkers, Peter J. J. M. – Science Education, 1998
Describes a study in which teaching and learning activities are designed using a cognitive conflict strategy. Focuses on the effectiveness of these activities in classroom research in pre-university courses in Botswana and South Africa. Contains 39 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Force
Peer reviewedRaghavan, Kalyani; Sartoris, Mary L.; Glaser, Robert – Science Education, 1998
Examines the impact of one unit of a curriculum module for sixth grade from the Model-based Analysis and Reasoning in Science (MARS) project. Provides an overview of this unit on mass and discusses three aspects of the evaluation of the unit. Contains 22 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Grade 6, Intermediate Grades
Peer reviewedCavana, Gordon R.; Leonard, William H. – Science Education, 1985
Compared "extended discretion" (ED) learning approach to traditional Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) laboratory investigations. Found that although ED students are more capable of exercising independent judgment for greater lengths of time while BSCS demanded more teacher time, all teachers were still reluctant to accord…
Descriptors: Biology, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Decision Making
Peer reviewedKutnick, Peter J. – Science Education, 1990
Described is the importance of the cognitive level of science pupils, cognitive demands of the curriculum, and the social/cultural context within which curricula are planned. Emphasized is the historical division between planning and implementation. Suggestions for improvement are provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement
