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Aldridge, Jill M.; Fraser, Barry J. – Learning Environments Research, 2000
An English and Mandarin version of the What is Happening in this Class questionnaire was administered to 1081 students in 50 classes in Australia and to 1879 students in 50 classes in Taiwan. Data analysis supported the reliability and factorial validity of the questionnaire, and revealed differences between Taiwanese and Australian science…
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Data Analysis, Educational Environment

Aldridge, Jill M.; Fraser, Barry J.; Taylor, Peter C.; Chen, Chung-Chih – International Journal of Science Education, 2000
Describes the validation and use of English and Chinese versions of the Constructivist Learning Environment Survey (CLES) in a study of high school science classrooms in Australia (n=1081) and Taiwan (n=1879). Data analysis supported each scale's internal consistency reliability, factor structure, and ability to differentiate between classrooms,…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Constructivism (Learning), Cross Cultural Studies