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Peer reviewedRitchie, Stephen M.; Hampson, Brad – Research in Science Education, 1996
This interpretive study of a Year Six classroom in North Queensland, Australia focuses on how two contrasting groups of children designed ill-defined engineering structures. The collaboration processes within the research team are explored. Classroom-related findings are also reported. (AIM)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Engineering
Peer reviewedYoung, Deidra J.; Fraser, Barry J.; Woolnough, Brian E. – Research in Science Education, 1997
Reports on a study done at Oxford University on why young people chose to pursue a career in the physical sciences and engineering. Characteristics of schools that appeared to influence students to pursue a study of science were also investigated. Currently, England, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, and Portugal have contributed information to…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Choice, Career Development, Career Guidance
