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Yehya, Fouad M.; Barbar, Aziz M.; Abou-Rjeili, Suzanne – Research in Social Sciences and Technology, 2019
Physics is a tough and challenging topic. Facilitating the learning of physics requires an innovative and constructivist view of teaching that promotes an active learning environment and an effective implementation of educational technology. The purpose of the study is to investigate whether the use of computer simulations combined with hands-on…
Descriptors: Computer Simulation, Hands on Science, Science Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness
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Saab, Maysa; Shaaban, Eman – International Journal of Research in Education and Science, 2022
This study investigated the effect of applying "participant modeling" followed by a role play on grade eleven scientific students' achievement and motivation in biology. Students usually face problems in understanding difficult biology concepts like Krebs cycle which is composed of a series of biochemical reactions with many molecules…
Descriptors: Grade 11, Role Playing, Biology, Science Instruction
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Shaaban, Eman – International Journal of Research in Education and Science, 2023
The economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic since 2019 forced both public and private schools in Lebanon to close for an extended period of time. Many topics were suspended from the curriculum due to decreasing the number of learning days. The predominant causes of learning loss are lengthy gaps or cutouts in students' education. This study aims…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, COVID-19, Pandemics, Achievement Gains
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Khishfe, Rola – International Journal of Science Education, 2017
The purpose of the investigation was to investigate the consistency of NOS views among high school students across different scientific and socio-scientific contexts. A total of 261 high school students from eight different schools in Lebanon participated in the investigation. The schools were selected based on different geographical areas in…
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Scientific Attitudes, Scientific Literacy, High School Students
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Dani, Danielle – International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2009
In the United States and around the world, calls for educational reform stress the need for a scientifically literate population, prepared for the twenty-first century workforce. These calls have translated into new curricula, which in isolation, are not enough? Teachers play an essential role in the development of scientifically literate…
Descriptors: Private Schools, Educational Change, Foreign Countries, Scientific Literacy
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Khishfe, Rola – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2012
The study investigated the relationship of high school students' understandings about nature of science (NOS) aspects and their argumentation skills in relation to two controversial socioscientific issues. The study was conducted in five schools selected from different geographical areas in Beirut, Lebanon. Participants were 219 grade 11 students.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 11, Scientific Principles, Scientific Literacy