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Investigative Learning in Undergraduate Freshman Biology Laboratories: A Pilot Project at Virginia Tech—New Roles for Students and Teachers in an Experimental Design Laboratory

What turned these kids on is an investigative approach—where they could do the thinking. Although the advantages of investigative laboratories have...

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Research and Teaching: Evolution vs. Conservative Religious Beliefs—Can Biology Instructors Assist Students with Their Dilemma?

There are several topics that give students concern, but evolution is the most troubling subject area covered in biology courses. The purpose of this ...

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An Integrated Content/Process Approach to Teaching Science to Elementary Teachers: Bridging the Gap Between Teacher Training Programs and the Sciences at a California State University Campus

The California State University campus at San Marcos introduced a new teaching model, CPAE (Content-Process-Application-Evaluation), to improve scienc...

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Society for College Science Teaching: Reform and Improvement of University-Level Science Teaching—A New Book that Serves as a Guide to Breaking Ineffective Teaching Habits

In this column the leadership of SCST shares its views with JCST readers. This month’s issue features a new book, Methods of Effective Teaching and...

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On the Road to Damascus—Technology, Fear, and Fear of Technology

Computer and computer technology have become a revolutionary force for reshaping both society and education at all levels. This revolution is taking p...

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Society for College Science Teachers: NSTA's Boston Convention in March ’99—It’s time to Start Thinking About Program Proposals

In this column the leadership of SCST shares its views with JCST readers. In this month's issue find out the importance of submitting program proposal...

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Making Science Come Alive: Bucking the Declining Science Major Enrollment Trend at Annapolis—The Lure of the "Oceanography Summer Cruise"

Our nation is experiencing a general trend of declining enrollments in mathematics and science majors study tracks. The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) Ocea...