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Inquiry, Engagement, and Literacy in Science: A Retrospective, Cross-National Analysis Using PISA 2006
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McConney, Andrew; Oliver, Mary C.; Woods-McConney, Amanda; Schibeci, Renato; Maor, Dorit – Science Education, 2014
In this study, we examine patterns of students' literacy and engagement in science associated with different levels of "inquiry-oriented" learning reported by students in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. To achieve this, we analyzed data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's 2006 Programme for International…
Descriptors: Scientific Literacy, Cross Cultural Studies, Correlation, Foreign Countries
Faculty Teaching Performance Evaluation in Higher Science Education: Issues and Implications (a "Cross-Cultural" Case Study).
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Zoller, U. – Science Education, 1992
Examined three teaching evaluation questionnaires from two foreign universities to determine the universality of staff teaching performance criteria. Concluded that questionnaires be designed in accordance with specific course objectives and that standard deviations of the questionnaire scores rather than average scores may be more informative…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cross Cultural Studies, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries
Toward a First Nations Cross-Cultural Science and Technology Curriculum.
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Aikenhead, Glen S. – Science Education, 1997
Explores First Nations (Native American) science education from a cultural perspective. Recognizes science as a subculture and contrasts scientific and Aboriginal ideas about science. Provides a description of the rationale and a series of steps toward a cross-cultural education. Contains 125 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: American Indians, Canada Natives, Constructivism (Learning), Course Content