The Representation of Human Sexuality in Some Science Textbooks for 14-16 Year Olds

Michael J. Reiss

Research in Science & Technological Education Vol. 16, No. 2 (1998) pp. 137–49

Analyzes the ways some school science textbooks for 14-16 year-olds were used in Great Britain to portray the topic of human sexuality. Examines 15 books that vary greatly in their approach to the topic. Contains 30 references. (DDR)

The Millennium Development Goals Agenda: Constraints of Culture, Economy, and Empowerment in Influencing the Social Mobility of Pakistani Girls on Mathematics and Science Related Higher Education Courses in Universities in Pakistan

Tamjid Mujtaba; Michael J. Reiss

Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Vol. 15, No. 1 (2015) pp. 51–68

The third of the eight Millennium Development Goals is to promote gender equality and empower women. This article discusses the factors that are associated with 31 female higher education students' choices and aspirations to pursue education and...

Science teaching and students’ attitudes and aspirations: The importance of conveying the applications and relevance of science

Richard Sheldrake; Tamjid Mujtaba; Michael J. Reiss

International Journal of Educational Research Vol. 85, No. 1 (2017) pp. 167–183

More people studying and working within science are desired in numerous countries, although it remains less clear how educators can help. Analysis considered nationally-representative samples of students in England, aged 15 (Year 11), from 2006 and...

Language: English

Calibration of self-evaluations of mathematical ability for students in England aged 13 and 15, and their intentions to study non-compulsory mathematics after age 16

Richard Sheldrake; Tamjid Mujtaba; Michael J. Reiss

International Journal of Educational Research Vol. 64, No. 1 (2014) pp. 49–61

Calibration of mathematics self-evaluations (mathematics task confidence compared against ability) was longitudinally explored through 2490 students from England. Students with accurate task calibration at Year 10 (age 15) reported the highest...

Language: English

Talking about Brine Shrimps: Three Ways of Analysing Pupil Conversations

Sue Dale Tunnicliffe; Michael J. Reiss

Research in Science & Technological Education Vol. 17, No. 2 (1999) pp. 203–17

Applies three distinct analyses to recorded and transcribed student conversations (n=240) about brine shrimps. The complementary analytic methods provide information on the content of pupils' conversations in terms of the observations made, the ways ...

The Impact of the "Getting Practical: Improving Practical Work in Science" Continuing Professional Development Programme on Teachers' Ideas and Practice in Science Practical Work

Ian Abrahams; Michael J. Reiss; Rachael Sharpe

Research in Science & Technological Education Vol. 32, No. 3 (2014) pp. 263–280

Background: Despite the widespread use of practical work in school it has been recognised that more needs to be done to improve its effectiveness in developing conceptual understanding. The "Getting Practical" CPD (Continuing Professional...

Designing and Implementing a New Advanced Level Biology Course

Angela Hall; Michael J. Reiss; Cathy Rowell; Anne Scott

Journal of Biological Education Vol. 37, No. 4 (2003) pp. 162–167

Salters-Nuffield Advanced Biology is a new advanced level biology course, piloted from September 2002 in England with around 1200 students. This paper discusses the reasons for developing a new advanced biology course at this time, the philosophy of ...

Learning and Engagement through Natural History Museums

Tamjid Mujtaba; Martin Lawrence; Mary Oliver; Michael J. Reiss

Studies in Science Education Vol. 54, No. 1 (2018) pp. 41–67

This review examines how natural history museums (NHMs) can enhance learning and engagement in science, particularly for school-age students. First, we describe the learning potential of informal science learning institutions in general, then we...