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How to Use Historical Approach to Teach Nature of Science in Chemistry Education?
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Tolvanen, Simo; Jansson, Jan; Vesterinen, Veli-Matti; Aksela, Maija – Science & Education, 2014
Successful implementation of historical approach to teach nature of science (NOS) requires suitable curriculum material. Several research and development projects have produced lesson plans for science teachers. 25 lesson plans from four different projects involved in creating curriculum material utilizing historical approach in chemistry…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Teaching Methods, Educational Practices, Educational Strategies
Developing Teachers' Pedagogical Practice in Teaching Science Lessons with Mobile Phones
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Ekanayake, T. M. S. S. K. Y.; Wishart, J. M. – Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 2014
This paper presents the findings of an investigation carried out in Sri Lanka to explore how mobile phones can support science teachers' pedagogical practices throughout the teaching cycle of planning, teaching and evaluation. Data were collected using observation supported by audio and video recordings from both continuing professional…
Descriptors: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Educational Practices, Teaching Skills, Science Instruction
Implementing an Instructional Framework and Content Literacy Strategies into Middle and High School Science Classes
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Nixon, Sarah B.; Saunders, Georgianna L.; Fishback, John E. – Literacy Research and Instruction, 2012
The purpose of this research study was to examine the usage and perceived benefits of the ERR (Evocation, Realization of Meaning, and Reflection; Meredith & Steele, 2011) instructional framework and content literacy strategies with middle and high school science teachers. Former students who had participated in an undergraduate or graduate content…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Methods Courses, Teaching Methods, Curriculum Implementation
Science Education in the Web Era.
Combs, Leon L. – 2002
This paper examines how educators can use technology to guide the constructivist approach to science education, and discusses techniques explicitly applicable for today's Web format. The paper begins by addressing the following pertinent questions for education in this new era: What is Education? Where is the classroom? Where are the students?…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Practices, Educational Technology
What Explains Differences in International Performance? TIMSS Researchers Continue to Look for Answers. CPRE Policy Briefs. RB-37
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Nelson, Deborah I. – Consortium for Policy Research in Education, 2003
This Brief is the third in the Consortium for Policy Research in Education's (CPRE) series reporting on the policy implications of Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) data. It summarizes results of recently completed research that explores in greater detail questions raised in initial analyses. Earlier analyses were based…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Educational Change, Academic Achievement, Educational Practices
Best Case Practices of Technology at Eastern New Mexico University.
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DeWitt, Calvin W.; Nutter, Scott; Ayala, Mary; Hall, Debra – 1997
This paper presents examples of best case practices of technology use in classes at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU). The examples include successful and not-so-successful applications, with insights on the overall process of incorporating technology into the classroom. The paper focuses on the authors' experience in languages, business, and…
Descriptors: Appropriate Technology, Business Administration Education, Computer Simulation, Computer Uses in Education