Mathematics and Science: A Shared Learning Cycle and a Common Learning Environment.

Francis, Rodney G.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ438387

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Publication Date: 1991

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Mathematics and Science: A Shared Learning Cycle and a Common Learning Environment.

Francis, Rodney G.; And Others

School Science and Mathematics, v91 n8 p339-43 Dec 1991

Presents an account of how mathematics and science educators at a Australian university combined to produce a Mathematics/Science Learning Cycle (MS Learning Cycle) to provide a consistent approach to teaching in these two subject areas. Discusses background information, outcomes of using the MS Learning Cycle in teacher preparation and in the classroom, and the issue of gender. (30 references) (KR)

Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Ethnography, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Program Descriptions, Science Education, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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