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Selim, Mohamed Ahmed; Shrigley, Robert L. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1983
Compared effectiveness of discovery and expository instructional strategies on science knowledge and attitudes of fifth-grade Egyptian students (N=276). Although there were no sex differences, students taught by discovery scored higher in achievement (recall and application) and attitudes than those taught by the expository method. (JN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Conventional Instruction, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education

Harty, Harold; Salama, Galal – Science Education, 1985
Investigated attitudes toward lectures, self-concept, and locus of control of Egyptian middle school teachers with (N=40) and without (N=40) professional educational training. A set of more desirable attitudes toward lectures, higher self-concept, and greater internal locus of control were found in the group with professional training. (DH)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Lecture Method