Update on Science Education Research: The Reform Movement.

Autor/in	Hurd, Paul DeHart
Titel	Update on Science Education Research: The Reform Movement.
Quelle	(1985), (20 Seiten)Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; Monographie
Schlagwörter	Curriculum Development; Educational Change; Educational Objectives; Educational Research; Educational Trends; Science Curriculum; Science Education; Science Instruction; Technology + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; Bildungsreform; Educational objective; Bildungsziel; Erziehungsziel; Bildungsforschung; Pädagogische Forschung; Bildungsentwicklung; Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Technologie
Abstract	This presentation focuses on bridging one of the many gaps that exist between educational research and the practice of science teaching, examining research (known as qualitative research) which involved the analysis, synthesis, and interpretation of data to serve practical ends better. Data analysis is done in a systematic way to identify conditions, themes, concerns, and circumstances stimulating the demand for educational reform in American schools. The database for this research is derived from educational issues that have their origin in social processes and from those generated by public pressure (such as the back to basics movement and the evolution/creation controversy). The presentation also discusses research findings on the flavor and mode of the reform movement in science education in the United States. A summary of recommendations found in these national studies (which used naturalistic research techniques) shows several patterns of agreement on new directions for science education. For example, the overall purpose of education in the sciences is to develop culturally literate and responsible citizens for participating in a modern science/technology oriented democracy. In addition, the core curriculum should be a balance of science and technology presented as an integrated system and include both biological and physical science concepts. (JN)
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC