Perspectives: What Are

Yager, Robert E.

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ERIC Number: EJ247776

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981-Mar

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Perspectives: What Are "The Basics" in General Biology?

Yager, Robert E.

American Biology Teacher, v43 n3 p154-56 Mar 1981

Traces the development of the current understanding of what "literacy" in science should be. Offers viewpoints that "basic" components of biology should include the nature of science, the way it functions, and other nonconceptual dimensions of biology. (CS)

Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Curriculum Evaluation, Educational Trends, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Literacy, Scientific Principles, Secondary School Science

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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