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Peer reviewedGokhale, Anu A. – Journal of Technology Studies, 1996
Both a control group and experimental group (23 students each) received a lecture on direct current circuits; the experimental group also participated in a lab using a device explaining an analogy for electric current. The experimental group's posttest scores were much higher, indicating that the analogical device helped overcome student…
Descriptors: College Students, Electric Circuits, Higher Education, Laboratory Experiments
Peer reviewedGabel, Dorothy – Journal of Chemical Education, 1999
Discusses the complexity of chemistry concepts and the identification of instructional barriers in terms of current learning theories. Recommends teaching to improve students' conceptual understanding. Contains 34 references. (WRM)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedHolland, Mark A.; Davis, Rebecca; Moffitt, Stephanie; O'Laughlin, Kristinae; Peach, Denise; Sussan, Stacy; Wimbrow, Lori; Tayman, Bryan – American Biology Teacher, 2000
Describes a laboratory activity investigating important concepts in microbiology and ecology in which students design and carry out their own experiments and learn about microorganisms. Points out that all microorganisms are not dangerous and studies the relationship between Methylobacterium and plants. (YDS)
Descriptors: Active Learning, Bacteria, Biology, Ecology
Peer reviewedHoefnagels, Marielle H.; Rippel, Scott A. – American Biology Teacher, 2003
Presents a collaborative learning exercise intended to teach the unfamiliar terminology of experimental design both in biology classes and biochemistry laboratories. The exercise promotes discussion and debate, develops communication skills, and emphasizes peer review. The effectiveness of the exercise is supported by student surveys. (SOE)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biology, Higher Education, Laboratory Experiments
Peer reviewedHerron, J. Dudley; Nurrenbern, Susan C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1999
Presents examples of chemical education research that illustrate changes in focus, method, and direction over the past 50 years. Contains more than 50 references. (WRM)
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Chemistry, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning
Wellington, Jerry, Ed. – 1998
This book attempts to reflect on the value and purpose of practical work as part of the science curriculum: why are practical exercises so necessary and what do they contribute to the science learning process? The chapters in this book examine issues such as: how practical work is perceived by students and teachers; the possibilities and perils of…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedClement, Russell W.; And Others – Teaching of Psychology, 1997
Replicates a classic psychology laboratory experiment where students either endorsed or refuted personal statements and estimated how other people would respond. Students always overestimated an affirmative response on the statements they endorsed, thus illustrating the false consensus effect. Includes a list of the statements and statistical…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Computer Uses in Education, Conformity, Congruence (Psychology)
