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Tamir, P. – Science Education, 1976
The relationship of certain teacher background variables to their attitudes priorities, expectations, and instructional practices regarding botany and zoology was investigated. Teachers were grouped into three categories: botanists, zoologists, and neutrals; the academic achievement of the students of the teachers in the three categories was…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Botany, Educational Research, Instruction
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Tamir, P. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1974
Summarizes the results of three studies designed to determine whether Israeli middle and secondary school students have a stronger preference for the study of animals or of plants. (JR)
Descriptors: Biology, Botany, Educational Research, Science Curriculum
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Tamir, P. – Journal of Biological Education, 1974
A comparative study of student achievement in botany and zoology based on data of 10 studies conducted in 20 countries. Up to age 14, students achieve better in zoology; after age 14, students achieve better in botany. Based on the findings, recommendations are suggested regarding curriculum planning, laboratory work and the need for specific…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Botany, Comparative Education