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Peer reviewedOgunniyi, M. B. – Science Education, 1986
Provides a brief analysis of the nature of science teaching and curriculum development in science in Africa during the past two decades. Also suggests possible future directions. Included is a table listing several African curriculum projects with related general principles fostered and materials used. (JN)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Science Course Improvement Projects
Peer reviewedPiburn, Michael D. – School Science and Mathematics, 1974
Discusses the content and structure of the secondary school science program "Time, Space and Matter," and responds to an earlier criticism of the program published in this journal. (JR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Organization, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum
Peer reviewedGardner, P. L. – Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1973
Reports data which provide a partial replication of an earlier study of changes in attitudes of Physical Science Study Committee (PSSC) physics students. Data from the present research failed to support earlier findings. Several reasons for the discrepancies are advanced. (JR)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Educational Research, Physics, Science Course Improvement Projects
Peer reviewedAllen, Leslie R. – Science Education, 1973
In a longitudinal study, third grade children using Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) materials were compared with comparable non-SCIS children. Data analysis showed SCIS children superior to non-SCIS children. (PS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Curriculum, Educational Research, Elementary School Science
James, F. – South Australian Science Teachers Journal, 1973
Descriptors: General Science, Instructional Materials, Program Descriptions, Science Course Improvement Projects
Peer reviewedSmith, S. Gordon – Education in Chemistry, 1972
The influence of the Nuffield project should become widespread. Undergraduate courses have to be modified, science teacher training programs will be different and chemical industry will also be influenced by the Nuffield project. The individuals receiving Nuffield oriented instruction should be better prepared for independent thinking and working.…
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Education, Educational Change
Peer reviewedEshiwani, George S. – School Science and Mathematics, 1973
Descriptors: Chemistry, Curriculum, Educational Programs, Physical Sciences
Peer reviewedGriffith, Joe; Morrison, Philip – Physics Today, 1972
Presents philosophy and development of ESS, the Elementary Science Study, curriculum. (CP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials, Physical Sciences
Peer reviewedKarplus, Robert – Physics Today, 1972
Describes OIC philosophy and development of SCIS, the Science Curriculum Improvement Study, materials and program. (CP)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Elementary School Science, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedMcKinney, Barbara – Science Activities, 1972
Describes the development and philosophy of the new Australian Science Curriculum, ASEP. (CP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Programs, International Education, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedButzow, John W.; Sewell, Leyton E. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1972
Grade 8 students using the Introductory Physical Science course improved their scores on a test of science processes (observing, comparing, classifying, quantifying, etc.) after studying the first five chapters of the materials. Some evidence supporting a hierarchy of process skills is reported. (AL)
Descriptors: Curriculum, Evaluation, Laboratory Procedures, Science Course Improvement Projects
Peer reviewedTrojcak, Doris A. – Science and Children, 1972
A plea for more intellectual honesty in judging the new elementary curricula and the teaching of elementary science. (CP)
Descriptors: Accountability, Curriculum Development, Educational Responsibility, Elementary School Science
Peer reviewedKline, Arlyn A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1971
There were no significant differences in achievement between students using an earth science laboratory block with or without teacher direction. (AL)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Discovery Learning, Earth Science, Educational Research
Damaskos, Mickander J. – Sci Teacher, 1969
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Curriculum, Engineering, Instructional Materials
Stainback, George H.; And Others – American School Board Journal, 1983
This article outlines a school-business partnership in which a business cooperates with a local school and provides an engineering employee to teach advanced mathematics and computer science. In exchange, the school district provides services and resources to the company. An example of the contract used is included. (MD)
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Contracts, Mathematics Instruction, School Business Relationship
