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Download full textHowe, Robert W.; Disinger, John F. – 1990
The ability to think critically is essential if individuals are to live, work, and function effectively in our current and changing society. The activities included in this publication were selected to identify a variety of effective strategies for teaching critical thinking skills through environmental education. Activities include library…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Conservation (Environment), Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking
Berlin, Donna F. – 1991
Current reform in mathematics and science education advocates the integration of science and mathematics teaching and learning as a means of improving achievement and attitudes within both disciplines. This bibliography is a collaborative effort involving the ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education; the National…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Blosser, Patricia E., Ed.; Helgeson, Stanley L., Ed. – 1983
Abstracts of most of the papers presented at the 57th Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) have been collected in this publication. Papers focus on such areas as cognitive structure, development of scientific literacy in secondary schools, science teaching as a career, improving science teaching,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Curriculum Development
Blosser, Patricia E., Ed.; Helgeson, Stanley L., Ed. – Investigations in Science Education, 1985
Abstracts and abstractors' critiques are presented for 11 articles related to instruction, attitudes, and teacher education. The research studies examined: (1) an instructional strategy incorporating process and conceptual knowledge to promote transfer of learning; (2) effects of instruction using a Visual Response System on achievement of male…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Career Education, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Style
Blosser, Patricia E., Ed.; Helgeson, Stanley L., Ed. – 1984
Abstracts of most of the papers presented at the 58th annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) have been collected in this publication. These papers related to such areas as: science curriculum development, design, and implementation; science test development; factors influencing student science…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping
White, Arthur L., Ed.; Novak, John A., Ed. – 1981
Presented are abstracts for most of the papers presented at the 54th annual conference of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), held at Grossinger's in the Catskills, April 5-8, 1981. Papers relate to learning in museums, classroom behavior, cognitive development, male-female differences, diagnostic testing, research…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Conference Papers, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSeiter, David – Social Studies Review, 1988
Lists Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) resources that will help bring science, technology, and society (STS) into the classroom. The annotated bibliography of seven references includes Faith Hickman's framework for curriculum reform, which compares the present trend of teaching STS-related social problems with historical trends. (LS)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Educational Resources, Learning Modules, Politics
White, Arthur L., Ed.; Blosser, Patricia E., Ed. – 1982
Abstracts of most of the papers presented at the 56th Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) have been collected in this publication. Papers focus on such areas as student and teacher characteristics, student and teacher attitudes, science curriculum, science instruction, preservice and inservice…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Development, Concept Formation, Educational Research
Blosser, Patricia E., Ed.; Helgeson, Stanley L., Ed. – 1987
Abstracts of most of the papers, symposia, and poster sessions presented at the 60th conference of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) are provided. Subject areas addressed include: videodisc technology; problem solving; cognitive learning; attitudes toward science; teaching strategies; science, technology, society;…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction
McCann, Wendy Sherman – 1998
This digest summarizes the results of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) as they relate to the interests of K-12 science teachers. TIMSS student achievement results for science are presented along with a brief discussion of how to interpret the scores. The findings of the TIMSS curriculum study and their implications are…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Comparative Education, Cross Cultural Studies, Educational Change
Haury, David L., Ed.; McCann, Wendy Sherman, Ed. – 1998
This document presents an annotated listing of the research in science education that was reported during 1997. The listing includes educational research reported through doctoral dissertations and master's theses, journal articles, conference papers, electronic documents, and other items. A listing of institutions where the research was completed…
Descriptors: Conference Proceedings, Doctoral Dissertations, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Disinger, John F. – 1990
Assisting students in the development of their ability to think has long been a basic goal of education. Creative thinking and critical thinking have been defined jointly as higher-order thinking based on fact and logic, insight and empathy; they are seen as necessary for problem solving, invention, and achievement. Because the primary goal of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Creative Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
ERIC Clearinghouse for Junior Colleges, Los Angeles, CA. – 1984
In an effort to assess community college students' knowledge of the liberal arts, the Center for the Study of Community Colleges developed and field tested a student survey and General Academic Assessment (GAA) instrument. The GAA was completed by a sample of 8,024 students at four large, urban community college districts. The scores were cross…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Educational Testing, History, Knowledge Level
Bowman, Mary Lynne – 1981
This publication presents a variety of participation oriented environmental education activities for teaching natural resources education. Activities are divided into five categories: (1) Elementary School Activities; (2) Elementary-Junior High School Activities; (3) Junior High School Activities; (4) Junior-Senior High School Activities; and (5)…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Conservation Education, Curriculum, Elementary Secondary Education
Rillero, Peter – 1997
This digest provides four guideposts for tropical rainforest education: (1) structure; (2) location and climate; (3) importance; and (4) conservation of resources. Research is cited and background information provided about the layers of life and the adaptations of life within the tropical rain forest. Aspects of life within and near rain forests…
Descriptors: Biology, Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Educational Strategies
