Following a list of six recommendations of the 1970 International Conference on Education for Physics Teaching, summarizes content and conclusions of major sessions of the 1980 Conference. Sessions focused on teaching interactions, concepts and misconceptions; evaluation and assessment, constraints and realities of physics instruction, and…

This article focuses on the discussion of teaching chemistry to the handicapped and particular techniques that are useful to the communication process. (SA)

Discusses oscillations and waves as a new topic for primary and secondary science curricula because of the many developments in the fields of optics and electronics. Outlines current problems in physics instruction under the headings of social aspects, disadvantaged pupils, and developing countries. (GS)

The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) is an international, non-profit educational organization. The Association's purpose is to advance the knowledge, theory, and quality of teaching and learning at all levels with information technology. "EdMedia 2015: World Conference on Educational Media &…

A major effort of Project Synthesis was the analysis of written reports, problem statements, new foundation programs, and current research that provided clues as to ideal state conditions in science teaching. A classification scheme that included five focal areas was used in the Project (elementary science, biology, physical science, inquiry, and…

This document includes summaries of conference presentations dealing with a wide variety of topics, including chemistry units for the elementary classroom, science experimentation in the secondary school, computer simulations, computer interfaces, videodisc technology, correspondence teaching of general chemistry, interdisciplinary energy courses,…

This book contains the proceedings of the Third Topical Conference of Department Chairs in Physics. Topics of the papers summarized include: (1) research centers sponsored by the National Science Foundation; (2) physics programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels; (3) the use of accelerators in education and research; (4) approaches to…

This document contains 395 abstracts of presentations on the theme of changing the image of chemistry, made at a conference on chemical education. Included with the abstracts are the presenters' names and addresses. The conference included the following sessions: Lecture and Learning: Are They Compatible?; ChemSource; Relevant Chemistry for the…

The theme of this conference was intended to reflect the changes in the economic and educational environment and the changing perceptions of science educators in the United States and in the United Kingdom since the first such seminar which occurred in 1982. The document includes the text of the keynote address by F. James Rutherford entitled…

This book is composed of the following: materials used before and during a conference on evolution education, a proposed agenda for evolution education research, and related recommendations for evolution education research that arose from the conference. Abstracts of seven articles on evolution education, a literature review, and a section…

The substantial underrepresentation of minority groups such as Blacks, Hispanics and Native Americans in the United States science and engineering labor force is perceived by many to be a matter of national concern. This report documents a workshop, sponsored jointly by the National Science Foundation and the National Academy of Sciences, which…

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) of Unesco promotes cooperation and the furtherance of chemistry worldwide. The workshop was structured so that contributions representing a wide range of interests in chemistry and chemical education could be presented. The papers include: (1) descriptions of some simple equipment that…

This report is a compilation of presentations made at a symposium which focused on various topics and issues related to the current status of science and mathematics education at the national, state, and local levels. These presentations are: (1) "Growing Recognition of a Serious National Problem in Science Education" by M. Joan Parent…

Eight addresses given at the Seventh Annual Science Education Conference at Claremont Teachers College in Perth, Western Australia are presented. The general conference theme was "Science Education in the Eighties." In the first paper, four areas of special opportunity for science education in Western Australia (W.A.) are identified:…

Learning about the earth as a system was the focus of the 1997 International Conference on Geoscience Education. This proceedings contains details on the organization of the conference as well as five general sessions by various participants. The interactive poster sessions are organized according to three themes: (1) Earth Systems/Science…