Classroom and Community Influences on Youth's Perceptions of Science in a Rural County School System.

Charron, Elisabeth H.

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ERIC Number: EJ446447

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1991

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Classroom and Community Influences on Youth's Perceptions of Science in a Rural County School System.

Charron, Elisabeth H.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v28 n8 p671-88 Oct 1991

Presents several dimensions of students' science perceptions in grades 1-12 in a rural county school system. The pupils' viewpoints are related to school and nonschool experiences and to the views of local adults. The students' perceptions were also used as a basis to explore issues raised by school administrators and teachers. (KR)

Descriptors: Administration, Adults, Classroom Environment, Community Influence, County School Districts, Elementary Secondary Education, Rural Schools, Science Education, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, Student Experience, Student Role, Teacher Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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