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So, Winnie Wing Mui – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2023
Background: STEM education and research are increasingly emphasized by governments worldwide to foster national development and productivity, economic competitiveness and societal wellbeing. There is no exception in Hong Kong, with its desire to promote STEM education and to strengthen Innovation and Technology development in the future. Purpose:…
Descriptors: Computation, Technology Uses in Education, STEM Education, Science Projects
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Ramnarain, Umesh Dewnarain – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2020
This mixed methods research explored the autonomous experiences of South African school students when participating in a science fair. A prominent global goal for school science education is for students to partake in scientific inquiry in order to acquire understanding of science concepts, the processes and skills of science, and the nature of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Education, Personal Autonomy, Science Fairs
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Glover, S. R.; Harrison, T. G.; Shallcross, D. E. – Higher Education Studies, 2016
A chemistry outreach day event was offered, free-of-charge, to schools in the south west of England who do not normally engage with Bristol ChemLabS outreach events delivered at the University of Bristol. The participating teachers were interviewed to find out their expectations of the day in terms of helping their students or in helping the…
Descriptors: Outreach Programs, Chemistry, Performance Factors, Influences
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Paul, Jürgen; Lederman, Norman G.; Groß, Jorge – International Journal of Science Education, 2016
Experiments are essential for both doing science and learning science. The aim of the German youth science fair, "Jugend forscht," is to encourage scientific thinking and inquiry methods such as experimentation. Based on 57 interviews with participants of the competition, this study summarises students' conceptions and steps of learning…
Descriptors: Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Fairs, Foreign Countries
OECD Publishing (NJ1), 2012
Are students more engaged and do they perform better in science if their school encourages them to work on science projects, participate in science fairs, belong to a science-related club or go on science-related field trips--in addition to teaching them the mandatory science curriculum? To find out, PISA (Programme for International Student…
Descriptors: Foreign Students, Field Trips, Science Projects, Extracurricular Activities
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Phipps, Tom; Mackay, Huw – Primary Science Review, 1999
Describes how two science coordinators involved their whole school community in ensuring their "Science Week" was a great success. (Author)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Extracurricular Activities, Foreign Countries, Parent Participation
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Carpenter, Ernest – Chemical and Engineering News, 1989
Describes this year's chemistry exhibition held in Japan and sponsored by the Chemical Society of Japan. Summarizes the purposes, preparation, and the activities of the exhibition. (YP)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Exhibits, Foreign Countries, Science Activities
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Edge, R. D. – Physics Teacher, 1989
Describes the educational system and national preparations for the International Physics Olympiad of the Soviet Union and Romania. Suggests some recommendations for American education. (YP)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, International Programs, Physics, Science Curriculum
Gray, Derek J. – Gifted Education International, 1990
The article evaluates student science projects encouraged by a South African Science Exposition using the criteria of secondary science educator, J.R. Campbell, and the task descriptors of the educator of the gifted, J.S. Renzulli. It is concluded the preparation of such projects meets the educational standards cited. (DB)
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries, Gifted
Rao, C. S., Ed. – 1985
Science should not be presented as a collection of facts; it must be presented as an active dynamic subject. It should be used to stimulate young minds and encourage questioning. This is a publication designed to meet the needs of science teachers for a day-to-day reference in science. It was intended for the use of Peace Corps volunteers and…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Laboratory Equipment
Rao, C. S., Ed. – 1987
Science should not be presented as a collection of facts; it must be presented as an active dynamic subject. It should be used to stimulate young minds and encourage questioning. This is a publication designed to meet the needs of science teachers for a day-to-day reference in science. It was intended for the use of Peace Corps volunteers and…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Laboratory Equipment
Rao, C. S., Ed. – 1987
Science should not be presented as a collection of facts; it must be presented as an active dynamic subject. It should be used to stimulate young minds and encourage questioning. This is a publication designed to meet the needs of science teachers for a day-to-day reference in science. It was intended for the use of Peace Corps volunteers and…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Laboratory Equipment
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Walton, C. J. – Physics Education, 1989
Describes the organization of a school's physics competition for middle school students sponsored by Physics Section of STEEL (Science, Technology and Engineering Education in Lancaster) and an industry group. Presents one typical problem, marking, and prizes for the competition. A suggested marking scheme is appended. (YP)
Descriptors: Competition, Cooperative Programs, Corporate Support, Foreign Countries
Dogan, Alev; Kaya, Osman Nafiz; Kilic, Ziya; Kilic, Esma; Aydogdu, Mustafa – Online Submission, 2004
In this study, prospective science teachers' (PSTs) views about their poster presentations were investigated. These posters were developed through PSTs' online and library research and scientific mini-symposiums in chemistry related topics in the framework of science, technology and society course (STS). During the first four weeks of STS course,…
Descriptors: Science and Society, Chemistry, Science Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education