A Comparison of the Ideological Orientations and Personality Characteristics of Teacher "Acceptors" and "Rejectors" of BSCS Biology.

Hoy, Wayne K.; Blankenship, Jacob W.

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A Comparison of the Ideological Orientations and Personality Characteristics of Teacher "Acceptors" and "Rejectors" of BSCS Biology

Hoy, Wayne K.; Blankenship, Jacob W.

Science Education, 56, 1, 71-77, Jan/Mar 72

Teachers who accept" the BSCS rationale are generally more humanistic in their pupil control ideology than those who reject" the program. Acceptors" scored higher on personality scales determining the capacity for independent thought and action. (AL)

Descriptors: Biology, Science Course Improvement Projects, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Characteristics, Values

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