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Seoh, Kah Huat Robin; Subramaniam, R.; Hoh, Yin Kiong – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2016
Tree thinking, the understanding of the evolutionary relationships between organisms depicted in different types of tree diagrams, is an integral part of understanding evolution. Novice learners often read tree diagrams differently from specialists, resulting in diverse interpretations of the relationships depicted. The aim of this study is to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Evolution, Grade 12, Secondary School Students
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Seow, Tricia; Chang, Julian – Social Education, 2016
In this article, the authors suggest a project that social studies teachers can do with students, using the location of the school as a starting point to address the inquiry question: "Whose place is this space?" They provide resources, such as a sample case study and worksheets, to conduct a field-based exercise so that students can…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Place Based Education, Inquiry, Field Instruction
Dass, Rozita; Chapman, Anne; O'Neill, Marnie – Australian Association for Research in Education (NJ1), 2012
Recent research on Literature education in Singapore has highlighted the state of ambivalence of the Literature curriculum (Choo, 2004); suggested possibilities for its reconceptualisation, taking into consideration the environment and impact of globalisation (Holden, 2000; Choo, 2011); and considered the offering of alternative curricula (Poon,…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Secondary Schools, Foreign Countries, Content Analysis
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Wee, Bryan; Harbor, Jonathan M.; Shepardson, Daniel P. – Multicultural Perspectives, 2006
Students' perceptions of the environment can differ based on sociocultural factors and experiences. Understanding how students develop environmental perceptions is an important step toward developing an inclusive environmental science curriculum. This article presents preliminary data from a study conducted in Singapore in which students'…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Environmental Education, Cultural Pluralism, Foreign Countries