التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Teaching Scientific Methodology through Microcomputer Simulations in Genetics. Final Project Report. |
| اللغة: |
English |
| المؤلفون: |
Kellogg, T, Latson, Jon, Educational Technology Center, Cambridge, MA. |
| Peer Reviewed: |
N |
| Page Count: |
39 |
| تاريخ النشر: |
1986 |
| Sponsoring Agency: |
Office of Educational Research and Improvement (ED), Washington, DC. |
| Intended Audience: |
Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners |
| نوع الوثيقة: |
Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Biology, Classroom Techniques, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Courseware, Genetics, High Schools, Instructional Materials, Microcomputers, Scientific Methodology, Secondary School Science, Teaching Methods |
| مستخلص: |
There are two major concerns about the teaching of high school biology. One is the degree to which students memorize laws, facts, and principles, and the second involves the role of the classroom teacher. These aspects result in a discrepancy between the theory and practice of science education. The purpose of this report is to provide: (1) a recapitulation of the targets causing the difficulty, the rationale, and the research questions; (2) a chronology of 18 months of work; (3) descriptions of the instructional material, teacher training, software, and experiments performed; (4) research findings; and (5) provisional conclusions and relevant issues concerning the research. Teachers involved in the study stated that they would use the technique again. Pilot teachers admitted feeling more comfortable using the materials in teaching the second class than their initial class. Most teachers found that the higher level of thinking required and the use of the scientific method made the materials more appealing. About one in eight of the teachers preferred alternate materials or teaching strategies to this method. The appendices include suggested revisions of software, tally sheets, homework assignments, teacher pre/post questionnaires, a student post questionnaire, and student pre/post tests. A reference list is also cited. (RT) |
| Entry Date: |
1989 |
| رقم الأكسشن: |
ED304309 |
| قاعدة البيانات: |
ERIC |
