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Peer reviewedConnelly, F. Michael – American Biology Teacher, 1972
Advocates concentrating on an examination of the logical framework of inquiry in liberal education biology programs, because the principles of biological inquiry are stable although the claims and explanations offered about biological phenomena change with accumulated research. (AL)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Curriculum, Educational Philosophy
Peer reviewedMark, S. J.; Salstrom, D. – Science Education, 1972
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Educational Games, Elementary School Science, Grade 6
Peer reviewedStarr, Robert J. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1972
There was no significant difference in attitudes toward biology between high-ability grade nine biology students exposed to 20 randomly selected Invitations to Enquiry'' and similar students whose course did not include invitations. There is some suggestion that more difficult Invitations'' later in the course may have arrested a general decline…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Biology, Discovery Learning, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Peer reviewedTucker, Jan L. – Social Science Record, 1972
Paradigms developed from process and content choices are: (1) scientific, discipline centered, (2) humanistic, discipline centered, (3) scientific, practical-problem centered, and (4) humanistic, practical-problem centered. Each is examined for its logical implications for the role of the social studies teacher. (Author/VW)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Inquiry, Models
Ruchlis, Hy – Sci Teacher, 1969
Based on the premise that properly selected photographs can help develop scientific thinking, the author presents two examples in which students would be involved in active observation and in the making and testing of hypotheses. (LC)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, General Science, Hypothesis Testing, Inquiry
Peer reviewedChapin, June R.; Gross, Richard E. – Social Studies, 1972
Descriptors: Basic Vocabulary, Concept Formation, Definitions, Discovery Processes
Van Allen, R. – Claremont Coll Reading Conf 33rd Yearbook, 1969
Descriptors: Imagination, Inquiry, Language Experience Approach, Listening
Peer reviewedCraddock, Richard S.; Arnsdorf, Val – Journal of Geography, 1971
Three series of eight fifteen-minute programs were made with conceptual and process orientation. Data was presented and open questions asked, but not answered. New ways of using traditional materials were demonstrated, as was the adaptability of television to non-expository teaching. (NH)
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Discovery Processes, Educational Television, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedCramer, Robert E.; Boehm, Richard G. – Journal of Geography, 1971
Three series of eight fifteen-minute programs each were made conceptual and process oriented. Data was presented and divergent questions asked about it, but not answered. New ways of using traditional materials were demonstrated as was the adaptability of TV to non-expository teaching. (NH)
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Discovery Processes, Educational Television, Elementary Education
Thompson, Phyllis – Elementary English, 1971
Discusses various steps and methods that encourage children to learn about poetry and develop good taste in their selections. (RB)
Descriptors: Child Development, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Education, Inquiry
Peer reviewedDudding, Jerry L.; Godeke, Dan – Social Studies, 1971
Descriptors: Civics, Curriculum Evaluation, Economics Education, Grade 9
Peer reviewedMoberg, David O. – Wisconsin Sociologist, 1971
Descriptors: Assignments, Higher Education, Inquiry, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedFloro, George K. – Wisconsin Sociologist, 1971
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Higher Education, Inquiry, Programed Instruction
Keyser, Samuel J. – Elem Engl, 1970
Paper presented at a conference of Massachusetts state English coordinators, Fitchburg State Teacher's College, November 1967. (RD)
Descriptors: Elementary School Curriculum, Grammar, Induction, Inquiry
Rapparlie, Evalyn – Theor Pract, 1969
Children learn to think and develop concepts by experiencing a wide variety of problems that need solving. Exposure to different conditions and environments also stimulates their thought processes. (CK)
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Child Development, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation


