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Peer reviewedNay, Marshall A. – Science Education, 1971
Presents an inventory of processes of scientific inquiry and describes its use in curriculum development and instructional planning. (AL)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Discovery Processes, Instruction, Lesson Plans
Download full textSt. John, Clinton – 1968
Developed was a set of behavioral objectives which indicate (1) the processes of inquiry used by physical scientists, (2) the components which make up the structure of the physical sciences, and (3) the relationship among these various processes and components. A content analysis of a random sample of 50 books written by scientists and…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, College Science, Curriculum Development, Discovery Processes
Peer reviewedWagner, Paul A. – Science Education, 1983
Explains cognitive basis for change in science paradigms using Watson-Crick DNA model to illustrate concepts of "normal" versus "revolutionary" science. Examines these concepts in light of teacher preception of science, and discusses implications for the practice of science education. (JM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Convergent Thinking, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development
