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Peer reviewedOgunniyi, M. B. – International Journal of Science Education, 1988
Examines scientific and traditional African views of the universe. Describes possible interactions between the two systems of thought. Proposes a rational model of instruction for harmonizing the two views. (YP)
Descriptors: College Science, Cultural Differences, Cultural Traits, Culture Conflict
Peer reviewedOgunniyi, M. B. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Examines the nature of selected traditional cosmological concepts among literate and nonliterate Nigerians. Findings indicate that the respondents, regardless of their status, hold both scientific and traditional notions of the universe. A preference for a scientific world view was evidenced by those who experienced a history/philosophy of science…
Descriptors: College Science, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Misconceptions
Peer reviewedOgunniyi, M. B. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1982
An instrument was developed to measure conceptions of the language of science held by prospective Nigerian science teachers (N=106) relative to conceptions held by seven selected science philosophers (Carnap, Frank, Hempel, Kemeny, Nagel, Nash, and Popper). Subjects did not endorse the language of science associated with a particular philosopher.…
Descriptors: College Students, Generalization, Higher Education, Majors (Students)
