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Mansour, Nasser – Science Education, 2011
This paper reports a study that explores Egyptian science teachers' views on religion and science within the context of Islam. It also highlights an ontological and epistemological consideration of these views, particularly the ways through which Egyptian Muslim teachers understand such a relationship with reference to the Qur'anic/Islamic…
Descriptors: Scientific Principles, Islam, Science Teachers, Teacher Attitudes
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Bryan, Robert R.; Glynn, Shawn M.; Kittleson, Julie M. – Science Education, 2011
Within the framework of social cognitive theory, we examined the motivation of students (14-16 years old) to learn science in their introductory science courses. The students responded to a questionnaire about their intrinsic motivation, self-efficacy, and self-determination. The students also wrote essays about their motivation, and individual…
Descriptors: Science Careers, Advanced Placement, Self Efficacy, Student Interests