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Santos, Luis Fernando – Online Submission, 2017
This review aims to respond various questions regarding the role of Critical Thinking in Science Education from aspects concerning the importance or relevance of critical thinking in science education, the situation in the classroom and curriculum, and the conception of critical thinking and fostering in science education. This review is specially…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Science Education, Science Curriculum, Scientific Principles
Peacock, Jeremy S. – Science Educator, 2014
With science teachers facing comprehensive curriculum reform that will shape science education for decades to come, high school department chairs represent a critical resource for instructional leadership and teacher support. While the historical literature on the department chair indicates that chairs are in prime positions to provide…
Descriptors: Department Heads, Science Education, Science Teachers, High Schools
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Klopfer, Lopold E., Ed. – Science Education, 1991
This special journal issue presents a review of science education research in 1989. This summary of research is organized around 14 themes: achievement in science, affect, classroom interactions, cognitive processes, computers, curriculum, instruction, legislation and policy, misconceptions, scientific literacy, teachers, tests and assessments,…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Concept Formation, Disabilities, Educational Assessment
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Blubaugh, William L., Ed. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Reviewed are 11 studies reported in Dissertation Abstracts International for Social Sciences in 1989. Topics include problem solving, mathematics education, LOGO computer language, implementation of instructional computing, algebra, effects of differential grouping on learning science skills, simulations, and graphing as they relate to the use of…
Descriptors: Algebra, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Interfaces, Computer Uses in Education
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Klopfer, Leopold E., Ed. – Science Education, 1992
This journal issue, presenting review of 1990 science education research, is divided into categories, including among others Conceptual Change and Achievement; Problem Solving; Science Process/Inquiry Skills; Cognitive Development and Logical Reasoning Skills; Assessment and Research Design; the Nature of Science; Science, Technology, and Society;…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Concept Formation, Disabilities, Educational Assessment
Blosser, Patricia E., Ed.; Helgeson, Stanley L., Ed. – 1988
This document contains the abstracts of most of the papers, symposia and poster sessions presented at the 61st Annual Conference of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST). Subject areas addressed include: teacher preparation, science, technology and society; classroom research; elementary science; process skills;…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Chemistry, Cognitive Processes