These proceedings include abstracts and/or complete papers on topics and research focusing on student misconceptions (ideas at variance with accepted views) in science and mathematics. Abstracts and papers are arranged according to nine general areas emphasized: (1) theoretical and philosophical perspectives; (2) instructional issues; (3) research…

The aim of the research program of the research center for environmental and health education is to promote an awareness of the interrelationship between society and its environment. This volume contains four papers which were given at various international meetings in 1988. Reported are: (1) Danish environmental education and school initiatives…

Proceedings are presented of a symposium on science education in Quebec, which was sponsored by the Science Council of Canada and the Association des Professeurs de Sciences du Quebec. Papers and authors addressing the background and present state of Quebec science education are as follows: "Science Teaching at the Secondary Level: An…

Contains six abstracts of selected papers from the Fourth Annual Summer Computer Conference held in Eugene, Oregon. Topics reviewed include: teaching science process skills with software (three abstracts); computer use in middle school mathematics; computing and algebra; and artificial intelligence tutorial. (ML)

This volume contains 48 papers and 9 abstracts/research notes. Titles include: "Alternative constructs and cognitive development: commonalities, divergences and possibilities for evidence"; "Discipline knowledge and confidence to teach science: self-perceptions of primary teacher education students"; "Teacher beliefs about…

The 1990's represent an unusual period in physics. Some areas are in a state of unusual excitement, while there are divisions growing within the discipline over priorities. Another problem facing the field at this time is that few U.S. nationals are going into careers related to physics. In addition, the percentage of females and minorities…

The colloquium examined the strengths and limitations of budget planning and formulation for R&D in the Executive and Legislative Branches of the federal government. Discussions and prepared remarks were presented on: (1) perspectives on the 1977 R&D budget; (2) problems in R&D budgeting; (3) budgeting for basic research; (4) budgeting for…

This conference presented a discussion of problems related to federal budgeting for research and development (R&D). It was organized around three working sessions. The first session considered the 1977 budget for R&D and the future outlook for R&D. The second session was devoted to the Congressional role in R&D budgeting. The third session…

Included in this report on the third conference on federal research and development (R&D) budgeting are the texts of the prepared presentations and summaries of the discussions that followed. Opinions and recommendations are presented on topics such as the level and focus of R&D in industry, the rate of innovation in the United States, the U.S.…

Presented are proceedings and products from a special study institute on individualized instruction in science for the handicapped (New York, 1974) in which both teachers of the handicapped and regular classroom teachers participated. It is explained that objectives of the institute included acquainting teachers of special education with the…

This publication, issued twice per year, includes proceedings from Two-Year College Chemistry Conferences and papers of special interest to the two-year college chemistry teacher. Course content is discussed for first-year, second-year, and other introductory chemistry courses, as well as for chemical technology courses. Instructional methods in…

This publication, issued twice per year, includes proceedings from Two-Year College Chemistry Conferences and papers of special interest to the two-year college chemistry teacher. In this issue, content and curriculum of first-year courses and nonmajor courses are discussed, and special instructional methods in chemistry involving the computer are…

This publication, issued twice per year, includes proceedings from Two-Year College Chemistry Conferences and papers of special interest to the two-year college chemistry teacher. Curriculum development in the area of two-year college chemistry is discussed for the U.S. and several other countries. Additional topics include the role of chemistry…

This publication, issued twice per year, includes proceedings from Two-Year College Chemistry Conferences and papers of special interest to the two-year college chemistry teacher. Relevant applications of chemistry are discussed, including the chemistry of flame retardance and photographic processes. Also discussed are topics related to the…

Highlights from a conference on technological literacy are presented. The aim of an interdisciplinary community to meet the needs of students and society is presented through quotations from speakers. (MNS)