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Peer reviewedGood, Ron; Smith, Mike – Science Teacher, 1987
Explains the Every Teacher a Researcher (ETR) program and invites teachers to participate in classroom research on students' problem-solving abilities. Reviews previous approaches taken to investigations of problem solving in science. Identifies characteristics of successful and unsuccessful problem solvers. (ML)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Problem Solving, Process Education, Research Needs
Peer reviewedPetty, Evan R. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1987
Presents perspectives on the aims and content of materials science courses and materials engineering courses. Outlines a proposed curriculum for a four-year degree course in engineering and identifies technical and social skills necessary for engineers. (ML)
Descriptors: College Programs, College Science, Course Descriptions, Engineering Education
Download full textMechling, Kenneth R.; Oliver, Donna L. – 1983
Science is often the stepchild among elementary school subjects-- something less than basic but not quite elective. This handbook encourages elementary school principals to begin thinking about science as a fourth "R" in their school's curriculum, a subject that teaches basic skills while enhancing those learned in other curricular…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Interdisciplinary Approach
Mattheis, Floyd E.; Takemura, Shigekasu – 1986
The United States-Japan Cooperative Science Program was initiated for the purpose of conducting research related to logical thinking and reasoning skills of science students. The findings of these research efforts were reported and discussed at a seminar for science educators from the United States and Japan. This report provides the review of the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Conferences, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement
Robinson, Irene S. – 1985
A program for remediating science illiteracy among primary level students is offered in this publication. A practicum was designed to address the lack of science teaching and student science experiences at the Marian Boyd School in Warrentown, North Carolina. Priorities included in-service education for teachers, a science laboratory for students,…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning, Hands on Science, Inservice Teacher Education
Brophy, M.; Fryars, M. – 1983
Seychelles Integrated Science (SIS), a 3-year laboratory-based science program for students (ages 11-15) in upper primary grades 7, 8, and 9, was developed from an extensive evaluation and modification of previous P7-P9 materials. This P7 SIS unit is designed to: (1) introduce students to and familiarize them with working in the school laboratory;…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Integrated Curriculum, Junior High Schools, Laboratory Procedures
Mechling, Kenneth R.; Oliver, Donna L. – 1983
Several research studies that can provide direction for improving elementary school science programs are highlighted. Selected results are summarized and suggestions given to elementary school administrators for translating research into action in their schools, action which can lead to improved teaching and learning in science. Studies are…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Basic Skills, Competition, Cooperation
