Provided in this glossary is an alphabetical list of approximately 300 terms used in science and technical education. The definition or meaning of each term as it is commonly used in these fields is included. The purpose of the glossary is to promote more complete and precise communication between science/technical education specialists and…

Studied were selected aspects of the learning process related to biological concepts and the processes leading to their acquisition. Data were obtained using a series of structured interviews based on jury-graded check lists. The population consisted of 36 randomly-selected students from three randomly-selected classes using Green Version BSCS…

One of a series of monographs providing information about the Delaware Model: A Systems Approach to Science Education (Del Mod System), this monograph describes the role of field agents. These agents are responsible for individual teachers who express a desire for involvement in improving teacher effectiveness and to be involved in the teaching of…

This study was an attempt to use a model or a theoretical construct and to find if that model related to an underlying construct teachers might have as they view science teaching decisions. Nine scenes from the Science Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) film, "Don't Tell Me, I'll Find Out," were selected. Statements reflecting three…

The results of semantic differential scores lead to the conclusion that there was no significant change in student attitudes when transferred from a concept approach in science to the process-oriented method of Science--A Process Approach. (CP)

Most of the activities suggested in this trial version of the Genetics unit produced by the Australian Science Education Project rely on second-hand data, although one of the introductory activities suggested is based on results of a mouse breeding experiment. The unit is, therefore, expected to be suitable only for students who are capable of…

Discusses the role of the history of science in science education, in particular the views of Kuhn, Brush, and the author on this issue. The Project Physics Course (PPC) as an example of an un-Kuhnian science source is also presented. (HM)

Schematically depicts the variety of uses the mole concept has for 0-level chemistry. (CP)

Article discusses how the West Indian Science Curriculum Innovation Project (WISCIP) and the University of the West Indies have cooperated to improve the quality of science education in Barbados. (Author)

Describes different features of Science - A Process Approach materials for elementary schools. A brief review about the success of the program is included. (PS)

Relates results of analyses of student performance on the final course examination to differences in sex, previous educational background, concurrent studies, attitudes toward the course, reasons for studying biology and career aspirations. (AL)