A Comparison of Science Word Meaning in the Classrooms of Two Different Countries: Scottish Integrated Science in Scotland and in Malaysia.

Isa, A. M.; Maskill, R.

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Publication Date: 1982-Jun

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A Comparison of Science Word Meaning in the Classrooms of Two Different Countries: Scottish Integrated Science in Scotland and in Malaysia.

Isa, A. M.; Maskill, R.

British Journal of Educational Psychology, v52 pt2 p188-98 Jun 1982

Investigates the difference between two groups of adolescents learning basic science from the same curriculum (Scottish Integrated Science) but in two different languages and cultural settings. Word association tests distinguished between the groups, with the Malay children producing more associations than the Scottish children. (Author/JJD)

Descriptors: Associative Learning, Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Influences, Factor Analysis, Foreign Countries, International Studies, Science Education, Secondary Education, Vocabulary

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Malaysia; United Kingdom (Scotland)

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