For over a century, genetic arguments for the existence of racial inequality have been used to oppose policies that promote social equality. And, over that same time period, American biology textbooks have repeatedly discussed genetic differences between races. This experiment tests whether racial terminology in the biology curriculum causes…

In recent years, many researchers have been engaged in the development of educational computer games; however, previous studies have indicated that, without supportive models that take individual students' learning needs or difficulties into consideration, students might only show temporary interest during the learning process, and their learning…

THE INCREASED USE OF PROGRAMED MATERIALS CREATE A NEED TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINING THE READING DIFFICULTY OF THE MATERIALS BEFORE EXTENSIVE FIELD TESTING BEGINS. AN EXPERIMENT WAS CARRIED OUT WITH 189 FOURTH GRADE, 271 FIFTH GRADE, AND 140 SIXTH GRADE STUDENTS. THE POPULATION OF MATERIALS FOR THIS STUDY CONSISTED OF NINE FOURTH GRADE…

The authors maintain that an interdisciplinary approach to health and science education can encourage dialogue between citizens, government, and the scientific community. They describe the Elementary Science Study (ESS) curriculum, which integrates health and science education through classroom experimentation. (Author/DS)

The authors describe a one-quarter, undergraduate teacher education experience that involved a high level of personal freedom and synergy in an attempt to develop humanistic teachers. Twenty-three juniors and seniors were involved in the program, which took the form of an unstructured block of courses in mathematics, science, and social studies.…