Using Bruno Latour's framework of a "collective of humans and nonhumans", this paper presents an analysis of chemistry instruction in a high school curriculum and professional development setting to present the chemistry education community with a new way to think about reality and knowledge construction and, at the same time, to…

With the introduction of the Australian National Curriculum containing the "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures" Cross-Curriculum Priority (CCP) and "Intercultural Understanding" General Capability, there has been a renewed push to embed Indigenous content into secondary school subjects. This paper…

The authors describe a Modeling Instruction program that places an emphasis on the construction and application of conceptual models of physical phenomena as a central aspect of learning and doing science. (Contains 1 table.)

STUDENTS IN EXPERIMENTAL LARGE GROUP-SMALL GROUP CHEMISTRY CLASSES WERE COMPARED TO STUDENTS IN CONVENTIONALLY ORGANIZED CHEMISTRY CLASSES FOR GAIN IN KNOWLEDGE OF CHEMISTRY AND OTHER LEARNING OUTCOMES. THE 1,241 STUDENTS INVOLVED IN THE INVESTIGATION WERE ENROLLED IN 14 URBAN, SUBURBAN, AND RURAL SCHOOLS. EXPERIMENTAL CLASSES RANGED IN SIZE FROM…

Compared effectiveness of two approaches of teaching BSCS, Molecules to Man, to eighth grade students. Individualized instruction was significantly superior to group instruction in achievement, understanding of science, critical thinking ability, and attitude toward science. (DS)

Considers the teaching method of individualizing instruction and offers some suggestions for implementing this method in classroom practice. (PEB)

Presents the procedures, results, and conclusions of a study designed to see if mathematical deficiencies can be inferred from PSSC students' performance by using a hierarchical model of requisite skills. Assuming inferences were possible, remediation was given. No effect due to remediation was observed but analysis indicated incidental learning…

An approach to teaching biology to mixed ability groups which primarily relies on individualized instruction is described. (BR)

Presented are recommendations of English mathematicians and physicists for ensuring that there is an optimum match in the math/physics interface in secondary schools. Recommendations stress the need for increased cooperation between the disciplines. (SL)

Presents a teaching model which utilizes a multimedia approach to facilitate individualized instruction in a physics unit for high school students. The model includes objectives, activities, check points and satellite activities. Reports favorable reactions from both students and teachers who have used this instructional approach. Bibliography.…

Equipment and procedures for converting a conventional laboratory to an audio-tutorial learning center are described. Suggestions for selecting audio-visual hardware are then specified, but production of instructional materials is not included in this article. (DF)

This paper describes the biology program at Munster Senior High School, Munster, Indiana. It is an individualized curriculum utilizing a multi-sensory systems approach, and is presently taught by a team of three teachers and one para-professional to 458 general biology students and 36 advanced biology students. Each student must complete 24 units;…