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Inovação Curricular E A Reforma De 1855 De Luiz Pedreira Do Couto Ferraz [Curricular Innovation And The 1855 Reform Of Luiz Pedreira Do Couto Ferraz], Karl M. Lorenz, Ariclê Vechia

Education Faculty Publications

Several reforms that affected the different levels of instruction were implemented in Brazil during the decade of 1850. With respect to secondary education, the regulations proposed in Decree no. 1556 of February 17, 1855, by minister Couto Ferraz, significantly modified the program of studies of the College Pedro II, the model institution of the Empire, by dividing it into two cycles: the Studies of the First Class and the Studies of the Second Class. This study discusses changes in the curriculum, not only in its organization, but also in its composition and the emphasis given to the various disciplines in …

Why Do High School Students Choose Chemistry?, Babu George, V. P. Wystrach, Ronald I. Perkins

Chemistry & Physics Faculty Publications

In our previous paper, we sought answers to the question: "Whv do college students choose chemistry as a major?" To follow up on that study, we have attempted to identify the major factors that lead high school students to anticipate a major in chemistry or in a closely related field.

Produção De Materiais Didáticos De Ciências No Brasil, Período 1950 A 1980 [The Development Of Science Education Materials In Brazil From 1950 To 1980], Karl M. Lorenz, Vilma Marcassa Barra

Education Faculty Publications

O trabalho descreve o desenvolvimento de um movimento curricular surgido no Brasil, cujo objetivo era a elaboração de textos e materiais didáticos para o ensino de Ciências nas escolas de 1º e 2º graus. O estudo abrange o período de 1950 a 1980 e refere-se ás atividades desenvolvidos por três organizações: a Fundação Brasileira para o Desenvolvimento do Ensino de Ciências (FUNBEC), o Instituto Brasileiro de Educação, Ciências e Cultura (IBECC), e o Projeto Nacional para a Melhoria de Ensino de Ciências (PREMEN).

This article describes the curricular movement to develop primary and secondary school science texts and materials in …

Reaching Out: Colleges Can Make A Difference, Babu George

Chemistry & Physics Faculty Publications

Afternoon institutes and newsletters can help to spread enthusiasm and effective teaching techniques to elementary and secondary science teachers.

Estudo Sumário Das Ciências No Currículo Da Escola Secundária Brasileira [A Summary Of Science Studies In The Brazilian Secondary School Curriculum], Karl M. Lorenz, Ariclê Vechia

Education Faculty Publications

O trabalho traça a evolução do ensino de ciências no currículo secundário brasileiro nos séculos XIX e XX, enfocando as mudanças ocorridas nos currículos em termos de sua organização e composição. Identificam-se vinte e quatro currículos e catorze disciplinas cientificas contidas neles. Analisa as disciplinas in termos de sua área de estudo, sua incidência e distribuição na seriação, e sua carga horaria.

The paper describes the changes in the science program of the Brazilian secondary school curriculum of the XIX and XX Centuries. It identifies fourteen scientific disciplines listed in twenty-four curricula. It analyzes the courses in terms of their …

O Ensino De Ciências Do 1º Grau Nas Escolas Brasileiras E Norte-Americana: Uma Comparação De Seus Currículos [The Teaching Of Science In The Brazilian And The American Elementary School: A Comparison Of Curricula], Karl M. Lorenz, Araci A. Luz, Sônia M. Carneiro, Célia F. Brandt, Tânia B. Santos

Education Faculty Publications

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Comparação Diacrônica Dos Estudos De Ciências E Humanidades No Currículo Secundário Brasileiro [A Diachronic Comparison Of Science And Humanities Studies In The Brazilian Secondary School Curriculum], Karl M. Lorenz, Ariclê Vechia

Education Faculty Publications

O estudo demonstra que em dezenove currículos adotados na escola secundária brasileira, no período 1838-1942, houve uma correlação negativa significativa entre a proporção de carga-horária designada que estudos de ciências e humanidades. Os resultados apoiam as observações encontradas na literatura, as quais sugerem que a importância atribuída a cada uma dessas áreas, nos currículos estudados, foi interdependente.

The study shows that in nineteen Brazilian secondary school curricula adopted during the years 1838-1942, there was a significant negative correlation between the proportion of hourly teaching loads assigned to science and humanities studies. The results support the contention that the importance attributed …

High School Faculty Institute For Chemistry Teachers, Babu George

Chemistry & Physics Faculty Publications

The High School Faculty Institute for Chemistry Teachers was established at Sacred Heart University in April 1980 with the long term goal to assist teachers in inspiring students to take up chemistry as a career or to continue studies in chemistry.

Estudo Dos Currículos Do Curso De Engenharia Civil Da Escola Politécnica Do Rio De Janeiro: Introdução A Um Método De Analise Quantitativa [A Study Of The Curricula Of The Civil Engineering Program Of The Polytechnic School Of Rio De Janeiro: Introduction To A Quantitative Method Of Analysis], Karl M. Lorenz, Elisabeth Genehr, Elisabeth Drechsel

Education Faculty Publications

O trabalho aplica o Sistema de Analise Quantitativa do Currículo para descrever um conjunto de currículos do Curso de Engenharia Civil da Escola Politécnica do Rio de Janeiro, para os anos de 1810 a 1931.

The work applies a System of Quantitative Analysis of the Curriculum to describe a set of curricula of the Civil Engineering Program of the Polytechnic School of Rio de Janeiro, for the years 1810 to 1931.

Uma Analise De Pesquisa Sobre O Ensino De Ciências No Brasil, 1970-1980 [An Analysis Of Research On The Teaching Of Science In Brazil, 1970-1980], Karl M. Lorenz

Education Faculty Publications

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