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Slavin, Robert E.; Lake, Cynthia; Hanley, Pam; Thurston, Allen – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2014
This article presents a systematic review of research on the achievement outcomes of all types of approaches to teaching science in elementary schools. Study inclusion criteria included use of randomized or matched control groups, a study duration of at least 4 weeks, and use of achievement measures independent of the experimental treatment. A…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Science Programs, Program Evaluation, Inquiry
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Metin, Duygu; Leblebicioglu, Gulsen – Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, 2011
Science explores nature and the most authentic way of introducing science is creating learning environments in the nature and let children make their own discoveries in the nature as real scientists. Science camps would be an opportunity for this kind of science education. This study introduces a science camp and reports findings regarding its…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Knowledge Level, Summer Science Programs, Science Instruction
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Davies-Vollum, Katherine Sian; Greengrove, Cheryl – Journal of College Science Teaching, 2010
In times of economic downturn, college enrollments often increase. Entering students may come from diverse educational backgrounds and bring variable skill sets. In this article, the authors describe a skills-focused course developed to ensure that transfer and nontraditional students returning to education are prepared to succeed in…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Nontraditional Students, Science Programs, Academic Achievement
Davis, Thomas A. – Bioscene, 1996
Discusses the teaching method of students studying a topic, then explaining the meaning of the concept to each other in their own words using examples from their everyday lives. The instructor acts as a coordinator, mediator, and a resource person. Concludes with the disadvantages of this interactive learning technique on a habitat tour, among…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning, Learning Strategies
Munsell, JulieAnn – 1995
The concept of experiential education has gained increasing popularity among many types of institutions and organizations. Experiential education is an interactive learning process between student, instructor, subject, and environment where the student becomes actively involved with the subject at hand through discussion, activity, and creative…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Course Descriptions, Earth Science, Educational Strategies