Over the years, the evolution of science along with technology, engineering, and mathematics has been noticeably evident while science education, on the other hand, has shown little development. The research study aimed to investigate future change initiative implementation in secondary science curricula. In addition, the purpose of the research…

First-year undergraduate curricula and their delivery should assist students in the transition from previous learning experiences to learning in higher education. However, the so-called articulation gap or discontinuity between secondary and higher education has been identified as a key structural curriculum problem for first-year success in South…

Reported is an evaluation of chemistry syllabuses in Scotland. The development of the curriculum reform movement is briefly sketched, syllabus content described, student reactions and attitudes noted, student performance surveyed, and experimental studies summarized. The author concludes that curriculum developers should be warned against…

A review of the changes in physics education since 1930 includes the beginnings in very practical applied physics. Research-oriented physics received a major impetus from the technological explosion stimulated by World War II. Physical Science Study Committee (PSSC) physics is seen as an outgrowth of rigorous training for research followed by even…

Presented is a discussion of the role of explanation and prediction in determining science curriculum content. It is the author's contention that many of the concepts currently presented in high school and college science courses are based on assumptions long rejected as false by scientists because curriculum designers have failed to examine…

Four contributors on curriculum development explain philosophic aspects of Nuffield Advanced Science Projects, a course in science and education, a conservation course, and an audiovisual method for self-teaching. (PS)

Describes recent changes in the A-level physics syllabus of the University of London. Discusses the new emphasis on understanding and applying rather than pure role learning, and the changes in testing procedures caused by this emphasis. (MLH)

Discusses the significance of the simple, inexpensive type of calculator as a tool in the classroom and the contribution of the more sophisticated type to the school science department. (GS)

THIS SPECIAL ISSUE OF "PHYSICS TODAY" REVIEWS THE STATUS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PHYSICS, AS WELL AS COLLEGE PHYSICS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE. SECONDARY LEVEL PROJECTS INCLUDE PHYSICAL SCIENCE STUDY COMMITTEE PHYSICS, HARVARD PROJECT PHYSICS, THE ENGINEERING CONCEPTS CURRICULUM PROJECT, AND THE NUFFIELD PROJECT. THOSE AT THE COLLEGE LEVEL…

CHEMISTRY PAPERS PUBLISHED IN 1964 IN LEADING SCIENCE TEACHING JOURNALS OF THE WORLD ARE INCLUDED IN THIS UNESCO PUBLICATION. THE PAPERS CONTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN CHEMISTRY TEACHING FOR CHEMISTRY TEACHERS IN UNIVERSITIES, TEACHER PREPARATION INSTITUTES, AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS. THE PAPERS ARE REPRINTS OF THE ORIGINAL JOURNAL…

This volume is intended for use by biology teachers in universities, teacher-training institutions, and secondary schools. It provides a means of international exchange of information on modern content, approaches, curricula, and techniques in the teaching of the biological sciences. Articles included in this volume are listed under three major…

INFORMATION CONCERNING CURRENT PROJECTS TO DEVELOP SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS CURRICULAR MATERIALS IS PRESENTED. PROJECTS FROM THE UNITED STATES AND MORE THAN 25 OTHER COUNTRIES ARE INCLUDED. EACH PROJECT IS LISTED SEPARATELY. INFORMATION FOR EACH PROJECT INCLUDES--(1) TITLE, (2) PRINCIPAL ORIGINATORS, (3) PROJECT DIRECTOR, (4) ADDRESS OF THE PROJECT…

Suggests that the curriculum include a balance of both science and non-science and that the thought process of science be applied in non-science situations. Schools and colleges must expose students to this application of scientific thinking. Knowledge in breadth does not necessarily mean lower standards. (PS)

Discusses changes that have taken place during the period 1951-1976 in the physics syllabuses and tests formulated by the Joint Matriculation Board for 0-level and A-level physics in Great Britain. (MLH)