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Hashimoto-Martell, Erin A.; McNeill, Katherine L.; Hoffman, Emily M. – Research in Science Education, 2012
This study explores the impact of an urban ecology program on participating middle school students' understanding of science and pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors. We gathered pre and post survey data from four classes and found significant gains in scientific knowledge, but no significant changes in student beliefs regarding the…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Investigations, Self Efficacy, Ecology
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Pimentel, Diane Silva; McNeill, Katherine L. – Science Education, 2013
Whole-class discussion is a common instructional approach used by secondary science teachers. When orchestrated well, such an approach can provide students with opportunities to engage in extensive science talk with the benefit of teacher guidance and feedback. Our study investigated teachers' approaches to discussion during the piloting of an…
Descriptors: Secondary School Science, Beliefs, Ecology, Urban Environment