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Evolution and Personal Religious Belief: Christian University Biology-Related Majors' Search for Reconciliation
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Winslow, Mark W.; Staver, John R.; Scharmann, Lawrence C. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2011
The goal of this study was to explore Christian biology-related majors' perceptions of conflicts between evolution and their religious beliefs. This naturalistic study utilized a case study design of 15 undergraduate biology-related majors at or recent biology-related graduates from a mid-western Christian university. The broad sources of data…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Majors (Students), Biology, Church Related Colleges
The Effects of Model Viewing with Systematic Strategy Analysis on the Science Teaching Styles of Preservice Teachers
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Yeany, Russell – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1977
Assesses the effects of model viewing and instruction in teaching strategy analysis on preservice teachers' selection of science teaching strategies and their attitude toward the role of the student. Results indicated model viewing and teaching strategy analysis instruction both positively affected teaching style and attitude. (SL)
Descriptors: Competency Based Teacher Education, Educational Research, Instruction, Preservice Teacher Education
Gender Ratios in High School Science Departments: The Effect of Percent Female Faculty on Multiple Dimensions of Students' Science Identities
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Gilmartin, Shannon; Denson, Nida; Li, Erika; Bryant, Alyssa; Aschbacher, Pamela – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2007
To examine how school characteristics are tied to science and engineering views and aspirations of students who are underrepresented in science and engineering fields, this mixed-methods study explores relationships between aspects of students' science identities, and the representation of women among high school science teachers. Quantitative…
Descriptors: Gender Bias, Majors (Students), Females, Women Faculty
The Effect of a Role Model Project upon the Attitudes of Ninth-Grade Science Students.
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Evans, Mary Ann; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1995
Describes an in-school intervention project that used female role models to change the attitudes of 964 Iowa girls and boys in 57 ninth-grade science classes toward science, math, and technical curricula and careers. Results indicated that attitudes of girls and boys who participated in the study improved more than attitudes of girls and boys in…
Descriptors: Grade 9, Junior High Schools, Role Models, Science Education
Technology and Psychology: Broadcast ITV and Inquiry-Oriented Verbal Behaviors of Elementary Science Teachers and Students.
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Szabo, Michael; Welliver, Paul – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1978
Investigates the effect of using broadcast ITV to teach inquiry-oriented science lessons upon the criteria of selected verbal behaviors of K-3 teachers and students. (GA)
Descriptors: Behavior, Broadcast Television, Educational Research, Educational Television
Acquisition of Science Teaching Skills Through Psychological Modeling and Concomitant Student Learning
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Santiesteban, A. Joseph; Koran, John J. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1977
Compared were effects of videotape and audio models on the acquisition of specific teaching skills in 48 preservice teachers. Results suggest both video and audio models produced effective behaviors more frequently than a no-model treatment. (SL)
Descriptors: Achievement, Audiovisual Instruction, Competency Based Teacher Education, Educational Research
Social Stratification and Science Education: A Longitudinal Analysis, 1981-1986, of Minorities' Integration into the Scientific Talent Pool.
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Mulkey, Lynn M.; Ellis, Ronald S. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1990
Investigated was the effectiveness of interventions designed to mediate the negative influence of ascription on the scientific talent pool. Findings related to the effectiveness of tutoring, career counseling, exposure to research and to role models, and after school programs reinforce the importance of prerequisites for increasing minority…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Demand Occupations, Mathematics Education, Minority Groups