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Peer reviewedNichter, Richard – Science Education, 1984
Discusses some of the problems faced by technical advisors implementing projects for the improvement of science education in Africa and reasons for these problems. Problem areas considered include underdevelopment, underestimating the process, finances, personality conflict and motivation, and opposition from key groups. (A list of major UNESCO…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Financial Support, Program Implementation, Science Course Improvement Projects
Peer reviewedBredderman, Ted – Science Education, 1985
Student outcomes were assessed by quantitatively combining results of 57 reported evaluations of three major curriculum programs in elementary school science. Thirty-two percent of the comparisons were statistically significant, favoring activity-based programs; six percent favored control groups. (DH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Learning
The Reemergence of the National Science Foundation in American Education: Perspectives and Problems.
Peer reviewedHlebowitsh, Peter S.; Wraga, William G. – Science Education, 1989
Criticized are the National Science Foundation (NSF) funded curriculum reforms during the post-Sputnik epoch. The parallels and contrasts between the proposals of today's NSF and those supported during the late 1950s and early 1960s are outlined. The proper role of a policymaking body in American education is recommended. (YP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Policy Formation
Peer reviewedStrickland, A. W., III; Lucas, Keith – Science Education, 1979
Presents the Nuffield Junior Science Project (NJSP), an elementary science program developed in the United Kingdom. Some learning activities that are contained in Nuffield Junior Science Teacher's Guide I are described. (HM)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedBethel, Lowell J.; And Others – Science Education, 1982
Investigated effects of an environmental science education program on inservice teachers (N=51) views of science and attitudes toward environmental science education. Results indicated that the year-long program had positive impact on attitudes of those in the control group. (SK)
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Inservice Teacher Education
