Effects of Encouragement or Discouragement for Using Hands-on Science Activities upon Teaching Style.

Crocker, Betty; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ429228

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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Effects of Encouragement or Discouragement for Using Hands-on Science Activities upon Teaching Style.

Crocker, Betty; And Others

Journal of Elementary Science Education, v2 n2 p10-20 Sum 1990

Reported are the results of a questionnaire administered to 135 teachers in Alabama to determine the effects of encouragement on their use of hands-on science activities. The effect of personal success on teaching style is also discussed. A copy of the questionnaire is included. (CW)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning, Science Education, Surveys, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Teaching Styles

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires

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Language: English

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