Journal of Science Education and Technology
August 2012 Volume 21, Number 4
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 8
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Diversity or Difference? New Research Supports the Case for a Cultural Perspective on Women in Computing
Carol Frieze, Jeria L. Quesenberry, Elizabeth Kemp & Anthony Velazquez
Gender difference approaches to the participation of women in computing have not provided adequate explanations for women's declining interest in computer science (CS) and related technical fields.... More
pp. 423-439
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Using Interactive Technology to Support Students' Understanding of the Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
Keisha Varma & Marcia C. Linn
In this work, we examine middle school students' understanding of the greenhouse effect and global warming. We designed and refined a technology-enhanced curriculum module called "Global Warming:... More
pp. 453-464
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A Conceptual Framework for Organizing Active Learning Experiences in Biology Instruction
Joel Gardner & Brian R. Belland
Introductory biology courses form a cornerstone of undergraduate instruction. However, the predominantly used lecture approach fails to produce higher-order biology learning. Research shows that... More
pp. 465-475
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Using the Cognitive Apprenticeship Web-Based Argumentation System to Improve Argumentation Instruction
Chun-Yen Tsai, Brady Michael Jack, Tai-Chu Huang & Jin-Tan Yang
This study investigated how the instruction of argumentation skills could be promoted by using an online argumentation system. This system entitled "Cognitive Apprenticeship Web-based Argumentation... More
pp. 476-486
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Parenting Style as a Moderator for Students' Academic Achievement
Zahari Ishak, Suet Fin Low & Poh Li Lau
Parenting styles have always been a crucial factor in influencing all aspects of a person's development. The purpose of this study is to test the structural equation model of academic achievement... More
pp. 487-493
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I Get to Use an iPod in School? Using Technology-Based Advance Organizers to Support the Academic Success of English Learners
Elsa S. Billings & Carla Mathison
This study investigated the impact of technology-based advance organizers (TBAOs) on the academic performance of 240 4th grade English learners (ELs) participating in a science class in School in... More
pp. 494-503
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Inquiry Resources Collection as a Boundary Object Supporting Meaningful Collaboration in a Wiki-Based Scientist-Teacher Community
Hye Jeong Kim & Bruce Herbert
Different interpretations of scientific inquiry exist between the two different communities of scientists and science teachers. Thus, in order to achieve a successful partnership between science... More
pp. 504-512
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Investigating a Method of Scaffolding Student-Designed Experiments
Kelly Morgan & David W. Brooks
The process of designing an experiment is a difficult one. Students often struggle to perform such tasks as the design process places a large cognitive load on students. Scaffolding is the process ... More
pp. 513-522