An Experimental Test of an Extended Discretion Approach for High School Biology Laboratory Investigations.

Leonard, William H.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1981-Nov

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An Experimental Test of an Extended Discretion Approach for High School Biology Laboratory Investigations.

Leonard, William H.; And Others

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v18 n6 p497-504 Nov 1981

Compares the effectiveness of an Extended Discretion (ED) laboratory approach (exercising independent judgment) to a BSCS Green Version laboratory program. Results from 10 classes taught by five teachers, each teaching one experimental and one control group, favor the ED approach on a number of measures. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Biology, Curriculum Evaluation, Grade 10, High School Students, Science Activities, Science Course Improvement Projects, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods

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Language: English

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