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Peer reviewedFarragher, Pierce; Szabo, Michael – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
Reviews a study which examined the effects of types of feedback and diagnostic testing on learning from text aided by a diagnostic/prescriptive instructional strategy. Significant differences in instructional time and learning efficiency were observed from participating undergraduates (n=150) which were not linearly related to feedback complexity.…
Descriptors: College Science, Environmental Education, Feedback, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDechsri, Precham; Heikkinen, Henry W.; Jones, Loretta L. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1997
Reports on a study that assesses the effects of the application of visual information-processing theory to the design of a laboratory manual for chemistry. Focuses on the effects on content learning, practical skill mastery, and attitudes of university students enrolled in a general chemistry course. Contains 41 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, College Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Higher Education
Peer reviewedMason, Diana S.; Shell, Duane F.; Crawley, Frank E. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1997
Identifies and describes the differences in the problem-solving methods used by faculty teaching introductory chemistry and students enrolled in an introductory chemistry course. Results indicate that students correctly solve algorithmic-mode problems more frequently. Contains 33 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Chemistry, Concept Formation, Higher Education
