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Disciplinary Literacy in the Science Classroom: Using Adaptive Primary Literature
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Koomen, Michele Hollingsworth; Weaver, Sarah; Blair, Robert B.; Oberhauser, Karen S. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2016
This study reports on an innovative version of adaptive primary literature (APL) that we call Science Behind the Scenes used during a summer professional development (PD) program. Classroom teachers read and discussed papers from the primary literature, and created translations of these papers relevant to their own classroom needs. We randomly…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Science Curriculum, Professional Development, Science Teachers
The Impact of a "Framework"-Aligned Science Professional Development Program on Literacy and Mathematics Achievement of K-3 Students
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Paprzycki, Peter; Tuttle, Nicole; Czerniak, Charlene M.; Molitor, Scott; Kadervaek, Joan; Mendenhall, Robert – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2017
This study investigates the effect of a Framework-aligned professional development program at the PreK-3 level. The NSF funded program integrated science with literacy and mathematics learning and provided teacher professional development, along with materials and programming for parents to encourage science investigations and discourse around…
Descriptors: Mathematics Achievement, Alignment (Education), Scientific Literacy, Faculty Development
Conducting Causal Effects Studies in Science Education: Considering Methodological Trade-Offs in the Context of Policies Affecting Research in Schools
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Taylor, Joseph; Kowalski, Susan; Wilson, Christopher; Getty, Stephen; Carlson, Janet – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2013
This paper focuses on the trade-offs that lie at the intersection of methodological requirements for causal effect studies and policies that affect how and to what extent schools engage in such studies. More specifically, current federal funding priorities encourage large-scale randomized studies of interventions in authentic settings. At the same…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Research Methodology, Causal Models, Influences
The Effect of Online Collaboration on Middle School Student Science Misconceptions as an Aspect of Science Literacy
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Wendt, Jillian L.; Rockinson-Szapkiw, Amanda – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2014
This quantitative, quasi-experimental pretest/posttest control group design examined the effects of online collaborative learning on middle school students' science literacy. For a 9-week period, students in the control group participated in collaborative face-to-face activities whereas students in the experimental group participated in online…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Misconceptions, Pretests Posttests, Statistical Analysis
A Comparison of Approaches to the Teaching and Learning of Science in Chinese and Australian Elementary Classrooms: Cultural and Socioeconomic Complexities
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Tao, Ying; Oliver, Mary; Venville, Grady – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2013
Set in the context of today's globalized approaches to curriculum reform, the purpose of this study was to compare the teaching and learning of science in Chinese and Australian Grade 6 classrooms. A conceptual framework based on notions of culture and socioeconomic status informed the research design. Case study participants were three teachers…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Learning Activities, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods
The Proper Experimental Unit: Comparative Analyses of Empirical Data
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Herron, J. Dudley; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1976
Discusses the problem of choosing the proper unit (e.g., class or individual student) for the statistical analysis of educational research. Describes a study that was statistically analyzed eight different ways and discusses the various results and implications. Suggests that the problem of selecting the proper experimental unit may be less…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Chemistry, College Science, Educational Research
Comments on "The Effect of Experimental Science on Development of Logical Thinking in Children"
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Good, Ronald G.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1978
Contains a debate on research design and methodology considerations of the study. (CP)
Descriptors: Debate, Educational Research, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science