Research in Science & Technological Education
1997 Volume 15, Number 1
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 9
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Applying Conceptual Conflict Strategies in the Learning of the Energy Concept
Ricardo Trumper
Reports on a study that addresses the implications of instructional strategies that are used to create cognitive disequilibrations to achieve conceptual change. Discusses several difficulties in... More
pp. 5-18
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Children's Models of Understanding of Two Major Global Environmental Issues (Ozone Layer and Greenhouse Effect)
Edward Boyes & Martin Stanisstreet
Aims to quantify the models that 13- and 14 year-old students hold about the causes of the greenhouse effect and ozone layer depletion. Assesses the prevalence of those ideas that link the two... More
pp. 19-28
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Portuguese Students' Understanding at Ages 10-11 and 14-15 of the Origin and Nature of the Earth and the Development of Life
Luis Marques & David Thompson
Uses interviews and a written questionnaire to probe students' ideas on the origin of earth and life on earth. A significant number of commonly held misconceptions were prevalent in the sample (N... More
pp. 29-51
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Pupils' Ideas on Conservation during Changes in the State of Water
Vassilia Hatzinikita & Vasilis Koulaidis
Explores both the qualitative and quantitative dimensions of pupils' ideas related to conservation during state changes of water. Analysis of questionnaire data indicates that qualitative... More
pp. 53-70
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BIGAL: Biology as a Bridge to Science in Developing Communities
Hanna Barenholz & Pinchas Tamir
Describes a science program designed to attract children to science through an extended study of biology. Presents a detailed description of the various professional development activities and the ... More
pp. 71-83
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Scientific Experiences as Predictors of Choice of Science among Female High School Students in Nigeria
Stella Y. Erinosho
Ascertains the interplay between scientific experiences and participation in school science among girls in the first year of secondary school. Results indicate that girls in science tend to... More
pp. 85-90
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Problem-based Learning: An Appropriate Methodology for Technology Education
Anthony Williams & P John Williams
Describes an innovative teaching project that was implemented for training technology teachers in Australia. Presents a rationale for using a problem-based learning collaborative methodology in... More
pp. 91-103
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Factors Affecting Student Choice of Career in Science and Engineering: Parallel Studies in Australia, Canada, China, England, Japan and Portugal
Brian E. Woolnough, Yuying Guo, Maria Salete Leite, Maria Jose de Almeida, Tae Ryu, Zhen Wang & Deidra Young
Describes studies that utilized questionnaires and interviews to explore the factors affecting the career choices of students. Reveals differences between scientists and nonscientists with regard... More
pp. 105-21
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Force and Motion: Pre-service and Practising Secondary Science Teachers' Language and Understanding
Peter F. W. Preece
Explores the language used by teachers to denote various forces and investigates possible misconceptions they might hold about force and motion. Results indicate that biology and chemistry... More
pp. 123-28