Relative effectiveness of alternative sequencing of middle-school science curriculum in terms of classroom learning environment and student attitudes
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Long, Christopher Sean
Date
2013Supervisor
Dr Christine Howitt
Professor Barry Fraser
Dr Rekha Koul
Type
Thesis
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PhD
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Science and Mathematics Education Centre
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Abstract
This study compared the relative effectiveness of two middle-school science curriculum sequences in terms of the learning environment and student attitudes towards science, as well as the differential effectiveness of the two curriculum sequences for minority and non-minority students. Additionally, associations between learning environment and student attitudes were examined. The sample consisted of 365 students in 15 grade 8 science classes in California and Texas.
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