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Palmer, Ray Alonzo – 1966
Studied were selected aspects of the learning process related to biological concepts and the processes leading to their acquisition. Data were obtained using a series of structured interviews based on jury-graded check lists. The population consisted of 36 randomly-selected students from three randomly-selected classes using Green Version BSCS…
Descriptors: Biology, Concept Formation, Doctoral Dissertations, Instruction

Leonard, William H. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1983
A Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS) inquiry approach for university general biology laboratory was tested against a well-established commercial program judged to be highly directive. The BSCS was found to be more effective in learning biology laboratory concepts than the commercial program as measured by a laboratory concepts test.…
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Concept Formation, Conventional Instruction
HOPMAN, ANNE B. – 1966
INCLUDED ARE SELECTED ARTICLES FROM "SCIENCE AND CHILDREN" COVERING THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 1963 THROUGH MAY 1966. THE SELECTION CRITERIA WERE THAT THE ARTICLES (1) PRESENT MATERIAL WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH ACCEPTED PHILOSOPHY AND PRACTICES AND WITH THE LATEST TRENDS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION, AND (2) PROVIDE USABLE MATERIAL FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS,…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Concept Formation