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Peer reviewedGermann, Paul J.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1996
Analyzes nine high school biology manuals to determine how well they promote the basic and integrated science process skills that are involved in scientific inquiry. Results indicate that the manuals seldom enable students to use their knowledge and experience to pose questions, solve problems, investigate natural phenomena, or construct answers…
Descriptors: Biology, Content Analysis, Inquiry, Laboratory Manuals
Peer reviewedDechsri, Precham; Heikkinen, Henry W.; Jones, Loretta L. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1997
Reports on a study that assesses the effects of the application of visual information-processing theory to the design of a laboratory manual for chemistry. Focuses on the effects on content learning, practical skill mastery, and attitudes of university students enrolled in a general chemistry course. Contains 41 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, College Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Higher Education
Peer reviewedKozma, Robert B. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1982
Results are reported of performance and attitudes of students (N=109) receiving high structure (objectives, reviews, examples, questions, feedback) and students (N=108) receiving low structure (emphasis on content) laboratory manuals and instructions. (SK)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Chemistry
