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Direct linkBalgopal, Meena M.; Wallace, Alison M. – Journal of Environmental Education, 2009
Researchers tested whether writing increases ecological literacy in undergraduate elementary education students. The authors asked students to write 3 guided essays addressing the cognitive, affective, and behavioral domains in response to news articles on hypoxia. Of the 22 students, 64% improved their ecological literacy from the 1st essay to…
Descriptors: Environmental Education, Elementary Education, Undergraduate Students, Preservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedJaus, Harold H. – Science Activities, 1990
The importance of using effective communication and writing skills in science is discussed. Outlets for student essays are presented. Writing about hands-on experiences in the science classroom can improve science vocabulary as well as comprehension and critical thinking. (KR)
Descriptors: Communications, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
