Cognitive Preferences of Jewish and Arab High School Students Who Studied an Inquiry Oriented Biology Curriculum for Several Years.

Tamir, Pinchas

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Cognitive Preferences of Jewish and Arab High School Students Who Studied an Inquiry Oriented Biology Curriculum for Several Years.

Tamir, Pinchas

Research in Science and Technological Education, v1 n1 p17-26 1983

Results from Biology Cognitive Preference Inventory taken by grade 12 Jewish (N=406) and Arab (N=297) biology majors revealed similarities between cognitive preferences, achievement, and background variables. Reports that, in spite of substantial cultural and home differences, both groups became oriented toward principles/questioning rather than memorization. (JN)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Cognitive Style, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries, Grade 12, High Schools, Inquiry, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary School Science, Student Characteristics

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Identifiers - Location: Israel

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