Findings are summaried related to restricting minority participation in the sciences and science-related professions. Four factors found most pervasive and important were: (1) lack of role models; (2) counseling; (3) attitude; and (4) preparation. Effects of both teacher attitude and student attitude were reviewed within the attitude area. The…

The theme of the eighth yearbook of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science (AETS) involves the improvement of instructional practices in science at the middle school level. An initial chapter provides an operational definition of the middle school. Five chapters follow which provide information on various sources of educational…

Presented is a workshop guide for planetarium educators. Seven modules and four appendices focus on organizational patterns, learning theories, questioning strategies, activities for the planetarium, and incorporating all of the above into teaching. The four appendices include a list of the 1978 workshop participants, an annotated bibliography for…

Described is an approach to teaching computer architecture courses with a set of software tools. Aspects of computer science with aspects of computer engineering are merged. The laboratory approach is utilized so that students learn by trying and doing. (Author/SA)

Presenting a comparative analysis of seven different science programs designed for education at the elementary level, these proceedings focus on science education training and leadership roles for Bureau of Indian Affairs educators. Included are: (1) a description of the University of New Mexico's summer training program, detailing program…

The contents of this report, whose purpose is to examine Federal financial aid to black colleges, are organized in 11 chapters: (1) service and survival: then and now (the history of black colleges and their present importance); (2) Federal responsibility and resources (a brief history of Federal aid to higher education and a description of…

Reviews the initiatives taken by six states in promoting precollege Science, Technology, Society (STS) education. Discusses the exemplary efforts undertaken in Florida, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Washington, and Wisconsin. (ML)

Suggests a way to change the role of physics teacher. Discusses the teacher as a coach, reducing anxiety, team cooperation, and a grading system including "forgiving learning" which recognizes student's progress. (YP)

Presents a brief description of the Dutch school system's structure. Describes the most important issues that have contributed to the development of physics education resulting from changes with respect to the physics curriculum, the final physics examination, and stimulation by a Dutch curriculum development project. (RT)

Outlines the learning environments, interdisciplinary curriculum, and campus/schedules for the environmental education program at the New Jersey School of Conservation at Montclair State College. Major areas of study include environmental communication, advocacy, technology, and instruction, and participants range from third graders to university…

Analyzes data from an American Physiological Society survey on 88 physiology programs not associated with medical schools. Included are enrollment data and data on faculty characteristics, areas of specialization, and doctorates awarded. Indicates that the majority of physiology PhD programs are located within departments of biological sciences.…

Shows how the integration of interpretive programs with school science curricula can strengthen the power and relevance of science education, while increasing the scientific depth of environmental programs. Curriculum resources, need for interpretive resources, role of interpreters, and evaluation/development strategies are addressed. (JN)

Describes a science program for honors students that offers a blend of both teacher-directed and student-directed activities. Includes information on instructional strategies used, independent student study projects, financial considerations, grading, and student reaction to the program. (JN)

Affective item findings from two national assessments (N=2500 for 1977 assessment; N=2000 for 1983 assessment) are reported and compared. Areas examined include attitudes toward teaching procedures, action of science teachers, current science teacher, and science class. Lists of characteristics of exemplary programs and behaviors of exemplary…

Investigated the efficacy of an instructional program designed to induce students to construct a mental scheme in which experimental design and natural experiments are understood as facets of the same problems and which incorporates a general solution procedure applicable to both. Results show a highly significant posttest achievement by the…