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A Comparison Of The Contractual Approach And The Traditional Method For Teaching High School Biology, Bernard G. Fecher

Masters Theses

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An Evaluation Of Achievement By The Use Of Behavioral Objectives In An Audio -Tutorial Biological Science Class, Theodore R. Shields

Dissertations

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The Effects Of A Student Determined Curriculum Versus A Traditionally Determined Curriculum On The Health Interests And Cognitive Development In Health Of College Students, James H. Price Jr.

Dissertations

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The Integrated Basic Science Course At Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Dorothy Nichols Hackett

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An Investigation Of The Merits Of Multi-Sensory Remedial Work In The Teaching Of Tenth Grade Biology, Marie Agatha Champagne

Masters Theses

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Student Achievement In, And Attitudes Toward Earth-Science Courses In Secondary Schools, Sam C. Yoveff

Dissertations

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The Relationships Between Two Methods Of Teaching College Biology In Achievement And Attitude, Judson M. Vander Wal

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Student Ratings Of Secondary-School Science Teachers, Charles E. Townsend

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Modern Elementary Science Curricula And Student Achievement, Ben A. Smith

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The Effect Of Annotating Articles From Scientific American On Student Understanding, John A. Knapp Ii

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Explorations In Pre-Calculus Mathematics, Jon Wendell Scott

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Critical Thinking As Related To Pssc And Non-Pssc Physics Programs, Robert H. Poel

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Using An Inquiry Technique In Seventh Grade Science, Lamoine L. Motz

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A Histochemical Study Of The Neurosecretory Substance(S) Controlling Osmoregulation Of Lumbricus Terrestris, John W. Goudie

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A Statistical Analysis Of The Factors Influencing Student Achievement And Instructional Effectiveness In The Audio-Tutorial Biological Science Program At Western Michigan University, William Lawrence Wissinger

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A Technique For Teaching Science In The Junior High School, Thomas S. Harro

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

The Problem

The current era is called the Space Age -- a time of phenomenal scientific progress. Accordingly, improvements in science programs at all levels of education are being urged and promoted on all sides. Federal grants are offered to motivate science teachers to improve their training; federal funds are available to aid school systems in the purchase of scientific equipment; and capable high-school and college students are urged to choose careers in the sciences.

The Teaching Of Succession Through The Use Of Pond Infusion Cultures, James E. Cole

Masters Theses

Chapter I

Introduction

The approach to teaching biology for general education is significant. In a course of this nature, the learning of biological principles should be of primary concern. It is hoped that such principles then will lend themselves to the understanding and use of the scientific approach to everyday happenings. To do this, however, requires that the teacher use the inductive method for developing an understanding of the principles, and the deductive method for applying them.

Planners of these basic biology courses attempt to define areas of real concern and interest to students. Having defined these areas, the planners …

Introducing Aquatic Ecology To Ninth Graders, Inez P. Sutton

Masters Theses

Chapter I

Introduction

In discussing the basis for teaching high school biology, Van Deventer¹ states, "...the present typical course in high school biology serves adequately neither the terminal student nor the college entrance student." He holds that today's courses present watered-down versions of college courses to the student before the intelligence of the student has matured enough to grasp such subject matter. As a result there is very little carry-over value from such courses, and the students may even develop a dislike for biology. This study constitutes an effort to understand these problems and to devise ways of solving …

A Study Of The Application Of Science And Mathematics In Industrial Arts, Jack David Fox

Masters Theses

I. Purpose of the Study

The purpose of this study was to ascertain the extent to which the applications of science and mathematics were being taught in industrial arts courses in the schools of Michigan, and to show what, if any, similarities or differences existed between the applications being taught and (1) the size of the school, (2) the type of shop, (3) the grade level, and (4) the degree held by the instructor.

More specifically data were gathered to ascertain:

1. The college preparation in science and mathematics received by the industrial arts instructors.

2. The extent to which …

A Review Of The Status Of The Teaching Of Genetics And Evolution In High School Biology Courses With Suggestions For Improving The Teaching Of These Subjects, Carl Jay Bajema

Masters Theses

Introduction

It is the purpose of this thesis to: (1) discuss the place of genetics and evolution in high school biology courses; (2) specify the objectives that should be attained in teaching genetics and evolution; (3) discuss the current status of the teaching of genetics and evolution in high school biology courses; (4) suggest means of overcoming the three problems which have resulted in the poor teaching of genetics and evolution on the high school level -- first, the problem of religious opposition to the teaching of evolution; second, the problem of a lack of knowledge on the part of …

The Relationship Between Achievement And Laboratory Work In High-School Physics, Herbert W. Richter

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

The Purpose of the Study

The teaching of physics in the high school has been modified over the years to meet the changing needs of students and to include the developments of modern times. Together with these changes there has been in recent years much controversy concerning the purpose and value of laboratory work that accompanies the course. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between achievement in high-school physics and the amount of laboratory work that may be included.

The Role Of Meaning In Teaching The Fundamental Process, Herbert H. Hannon, Pearl L. Ford

Faculty Contributions (1950-1981)

This bulletin dealing with the field of mathematics reinstitutes the publication of the Graduate Division of Western Michigan College known as Faculty Contributions.

This bulletin has been written primarily for teachers of arithmetic. Since arithmetic play such an important role in the life of very individual and in all phases of business and industry, it is desirable that the subject be taught with meaning and with understanding.

Teachers themselves should know the basic concept of our number system, and teach these concepts as part of the student's experiences. The students then with this "meaningful" approach will not only understand …

Some Demonstrations For High School Science, Richard F. Welch

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

The Objectives of the Teaching of Science

The place of science education in the program of the secondary school has long been justified. Hence, recent committees have not dealt with the need for science courses, but, rather, have devoted their efforts toward establishing feasible objectives for the teaching of science, and toward developing curricula and courses of study that would meet these objectives. Among these various committees are two that have exerted great influence in developing feasible objectives for science teaching, and in suggesting curricula and courses of study.

The Value Of Mental Arithmetic In Grades Seven And Eight, Edward Oren Kay

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

Introduction

This study, entitled, "An Experimental Study of the Value of Mental Arithmetic in Grades Seven and Eight," is the report of an experimental investigation in teaching arithmetic. It was conducted for the purpose of determining whether or not the use of daily drill in the four fundamental processes or arithmetic, as well as in thought problems that involve one or more of these fundamental processes, has a tendency to develop general arithmetical abilities in children.

As far as the writer can determine, little research has been done in this area. The dearth …

An Investigation Of Attitudes Toward, And Proficiencies In, Junior-High-School Arithmetic, Robert Lee Andrews

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

Definition of the Problem

The problem of this study is (1) to determine the extent of the relationship between likes and proficiencies in certain areas of arithmetic in the seventh and eighth grades in the Milwood Junior High School, Kalamazoo, Michigan, and (2) to determine the extent of the relationship between dislikes and deficiencies.

A Comparison Of The Relative Effectiveness Of Teaching Seventh Grade Arithmetic With A Textbook And Without A Textbook, Alfred John Reynolds

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

The Place of Arithmetic in Modern Education

The subject of arithmetic is as old as human history itself and yet it holds a very important place in modern education. In order to have a clear understanding of its present position it is desirable that a brief history of arithmetic be given. Since the history of arithmetic is long and since much has been written concerning it, an attempt will be made here to cover only the main thread in its development.

The Babylonians, according to records, made the first use of arithmetic. Karpinski …

An Experimental Study Of The Relative Effectiveness Of Drill And Incidental Teaching In The Learning Of The Multiplication Tables, Rena May Gates

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

The Importance of Arithmetic

Man, since ancient times, has found a need for the use of numbers. This need started with simple numeration of quantities in daily life, and developed gradually to the complex use of arithmetic in trade and exchange. In the simplest form of family life, the number sense was exhibited in counting members of the family, years in one's life, or articles in one's possession. But as a family contacted other groups, and simple exchange took place, a gradual increase in need for numbers resulted in greater use of systems …

The Effect Of The Use Of A Textbook As Compared With Supplemental Material In Teaching Biology, Wayne A. Stafford

Masters Theses

Chapter I

The Problem and Its Background

Biology in the Secondary School Curriculum

There is ample evidence, both direct and tacit, that biology has justified its place in the curriculum of the secondary school.

Among the direct evidence is that stated by Heiss, Obourn, and Hoffman¹ as follows:

"On the Senior High School level, general biology is well established as a tenth grade course and is usually offered as an elective for each of three years. There is a considerable body of evidence available that seems to indicate that both general science and biology are going a long way …

The Use Of Films In Elementary Science, George G. Mallinson

Faculty Contributions (1950-1981)

The purpose of this bulletin is two-fold: (1) to suggest methods by which motion picture films may be used more effectively for teaching elementary science; and (2) to provide an annotated list of films which may contribute to the attainment of the major objectives of science teaching at this level. These objectives are the development of understandings of scientific principles, the development of scientific attitudes, and training in the skills of the scientific method.