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Crawley, Frank E., III – 1989
The purpose of this study was to explore the utility of the Theory of Planned Behavior for predicting the behavioral intentions of teachers enrolled in the Institute in Physical Science. The study investigated three determinants of teachers' behavioral intentions set forth in the theory of planned behavior, namely attitude toward the behavior,…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Ditchfield, Christine, Comp.; Scott, Linda, Comp. – 1987
This publication is one in a series of 12 giving the recommendations that were made for a broad and balanced education program in science for young people. Section one of this guide discusses gender-related issues raised by examining the interests, attitudes, aspirations and behavior that young people bring with them into science classes. Section…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
Schlenker, Richard M. – 1988
This manual was developed for use as a "how to" training device and provides a step-by-step introduction to using AppleWorks in the database mode. Instructions are given to prepare the original database with the headings of the user's choice. Inserting information records in the new database is covered, along with changing the layout of…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
National Wildlife Federation, Washington, DC. – 1988
The CLASS project is a series of investigations and projects designed by the National Wildlife Federation as supplementary materials for existing junior high school environmental curricula. This notebook contains nine different sections: an introduction, six content areas, a series of case studies, and a resource bibliography. The six content…
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Courseware, Energy Education, Environmental Education
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Education and Labor. – 1987
Presented is a compilation of federal legislation on higher education as amended through December 31, 1986 that covers general higher education programs, Native American higher education, the National Science Foundation, and assistance to specified institutions. The 11 titles of the Higher Education Act of 1965 are presented, along with the first…
Descriptors: American Indians, Black Colleges, College Buildings, College Libraries
Pierce, Lorraine Valdez, Comp. – 1987
Insights gained from experience and research on language minority students' academic success are reviewed as background for presentation of a curriculum that is bilingual and content-based and uses cooperative learning techniques. First, findings on three elements of success (interest and motivation, intelligence and development, and psychosocial…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development
Lawrenz, Frances – 1988
Popular sentiment toward the teaching of thinking skills and, in particular, higher order skills, is on the rise. Many people are wondering about the best way for teachers to foster the growth of reasoning skills in their classrooms. This study attempts to improve the teaching of reasoning by investigating teaching behaviors or characteristics…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes, College Science
Duncan, Betty – 1987
This curriculum guide contains 24 instructional units organized in four sections. The sections cover the following topics: introduction to allied health careers, health/wellness, basic sciences, and basic anatomy and physiology. Each unit contains eight basic components: performance objectives, suggested activities for the teacher, supplements,…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations, Allied Health Occupations Education, Anatomy, Basic Skills
Holsey, Lilla G.; Rosenfeld, Vila M. – 1985
A project was conducted in North Carolina to identify science competencies in three selected vocational programs: consumer and homemaking education, business and office education, and marketing and distributive education; to develop subcompetencies to reflect the science skills implied in the identified competencies; to validate the…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Business Education, Competence, Competency Based Education
Van Poucke, J., Ed.; Vansteenkiste, Marc, Ed. – 1985
The five papers in this pre-conference reader were intended to stimulate discussion about the impact of technology on society and on education in general, and to provide some insights into the opinions of Dutch and Flemish researchers working in the field. In the first paper, "Information Technology in Education," Tjeerd Plomp addresses…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Developed Nations, Educational Technology
Scott, Philip; And Others – 1987
During the period 1984-1986, over 30 teachers from the Yorkshire (England) region have worked in collaboration with the Children's Learning in Science Project (CLIS) developing and testing teaching schemes in the areas of energy, particle theory, and plant nutrition. The project is based upon the constructivist approach to teaching. This booklet…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Concept Formation, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education
Leeds Univ. (England). Centre for Studies in Science and Mathematics Education. – 1987
During the period 1984-1986, over 30 teachers from the Yorkshire (England) region have worked in collaboration with the Children's Learning in Science Project (CLIS) developing and testing teaching schemes in the areas of energy, particle theory, and plant nutrition. The project is based upon the constructivist approach to teaching. This guide…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Energy Conservation, Energy Education, Energy Management
McNutt, Nan – 1983
The ocean affects all of our lives. Therefore, awareness of and information about the interconnections between humans and oceans are prerequisites to making sound decisions for the future. Project ORCA (Ocean Related Curriculum Activities) has developed interdisciplinary curriculum materials designed to meet the needs of students and teachers…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Anthropology, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Katahira, Jenifer – 1980
The ocean affects all of our lives. Therefore, awareness of and information about the interconnections between humans and oceans are prerequisites to making sound decisions for the future. Project ORCA (Ocean Related Curriculum Activities) has developed interdisciplinary curriculum materials designed to meet the needs of students and teachers…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Pauls, John – 1980
The ocean affects all of our lives. Therefore, awareness of and information about the interconnections between humans and oceans are prerequisites to making sound decisions for the future. Project ORCA (Ocean Related Curriculum Activities) has developed interdisciplinary curriculum materials designed to meet the needs of students and teachers…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Field Instruction
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