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Motivational Patterns Observed in Sixth-Grade Science Classrooms.
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Lee, Okhee; Brophy, Jere – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1996
Draws on theories of student motivation to learn and conceptual change learning in science to describe patterns of student motivation observed in sixth-grade classrooms. Highlights the value of distinguishing motivation to learn from intrinsic motivation, and of distinguishing general motivational traits from situation-specific motivational…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Strategies, Science Instruction, Student Motivation
Gender Differences in Motivation and Strategy Use in Science: Are Girls Rote Learners?
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Meece, Judith L.; Jones, M. Gail – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1996
Examines gender differences in fifth- and sixth-grade students' self-reports of confidence, motivation goals, and learning strategies in whole-class and small-group sessions. Overall, results reveal few gender differences and indicate that students report greater confidence and mastery motivation in small-group lessons. Contains 55 references.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Gender Issues, Learning Motivation
A Reassessment of the Effects of Inquiry-Based Science Curricula of the 60's on Student Performance.
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Shymansky, James A.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990
In this project, a resynthesis of the research dealing with student performance in new science curricula was conducted using refined statistical procedures. Results generally supported earlier meta-analysis studies. (CW)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry
Marginalized Discourses and Pedagogies: Constructively Confronting Science for All.
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Barton, Angela Calabrese; Osborne, Margery D. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1998
Presents the focus of this theme issue that is devoted to examining critical, feminist, and poststructural theories and the implications these theories have for considering the ideal, a science education for all children. (PVD)
Descriptors: Consciousness Raising, Critical Theory, Cultural Differences, Educational Change
An Educational Theory Base for Science Teaching.
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Renner, John W.; Marek, Edmund A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990
Discussed is the philosophy of the educational purpose of science education, the science involved, and the relationships of students and learning and students and content. A list of 14 references is included. (CW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, College Science, Educational Philosophy
Establishing an Epistemological Base for Science Teaching in the Light of Contemporary Notions of the Nature of Science and of How Children Learn Science.
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Cleminson, Andrew – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990
Examined are two aspects of science education--the nature of science and curriculum reform. Contemporary views on the tentative nature of science and a generative model of learning are synthesized. (KR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Concept Formation, Curriculum Development
Design-Based Science and Student Learning
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Fortus, David; Dershimer, R. Charles; Krajcik, Joseph; Marx, Ronald W.; Mamlok-Naaman, Rachel – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2004
Design-Based Science (DBS) is a pedagogy in which the goal of designing an artifact contextualizes all curricular activities. Design is viewed as a vehicle through which scientific knowledge and real-world problem-solving skills can be constructed. Following Anderson and Hogan's (1999) call to document the design of new science pedagogies, this…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Science Instruction, Science Education, Units of Study
Twenty Questions about Student Errors.
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Fisher, Kathleen M.; Lipson, Joseph Isaac – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
Discusses the value of studying errors made by students in the process of learning science. Addresses 20 research questions dealing with student learning errors. Attempts to characterize errors made by students and clarify some terms used in error research. (TW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Educational Strategies