Practices and Innovations in Australian Science Teacher Education Programs     

David Palmer 《Research in Science Education》2008,38(2):167-188

This paper reports part of a larger study which was designed to investigate current practices in initial teacher education programs in Australia. The main data collection was by telephone interviews, which were carried out with science education specialists and program coordinators at all institutions which offer primary teacher education or secondary science teacher education. The interviews focused on practices in relation to program structures, science content studies, science methods studies and links to science-related school projects or to science business/industry. A large number of innovative practices were described. In addition, several case studies were carried out, which focused on particular innovations. The study identified several aspects of science teacher education which were of concern.  相似文献   

Toddlers learn and flexibly apply multiple possibilities     

Mariel K. Goddu  J. Nicholas Sullivan  Caren M. Walker 《Child development》2021,92(6):2244-2251

The ability to consider multiple possibilities forms the basis for a wide variety of human-unique cognitive capacities. When does this skill develop? Previous studies have narrowly focused on children's ability to prepare for incompatible future outcomes. Here, we investigate this capacity in a causal learning context. Adults (N = 109) and 18- to 30-month olds (N = 104) observed evidence that was consistent with two hypotheses, each occupying a different level of abstraction (individual vs. relational causation). Results suggest that adults and toddlers identified multiple candidate causes for an effect, held these possibilities in mind, and flexibly applied the appropriate hypothesis to inform subsequent inferences. These findings challenge previous suggestions that the ability to consider multiple alternatives does not emerge until much later in development.  相似文献   

The effect of worked examples on student learning and error anticipation in algebra     

Barbieri  Christina Areizaga  Booth  Julie L.  Begolli  Kreshnik N.  McCann  Nicholas 《Instructional Science》2021,49(4):419-439

Instructional Science - The present study examines the effectiveness of incorporating worked examples with prompts for self-explanation into a middle school math textbook. Algebra 1 students...  相似文献   

Albert einstein: Creator and rebel: by Banesh Hoffmann with the collaboration of Helen Dukas, 272 pages, 912 × 6 in., Hart-Davis MacGibbon,London, 1973. Price, £2·95. Plume,New York, 1973. Price, $8.95; paperback $2.95.     

Nicholas Griffin 《Journal of The Franklin Institute》1975,300(4):314-315

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Intellectual property protection mechanisms in research partnerships   总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1  

Henry R. Hertzfeld  Nicholas S. Vonortas 《Research Policy》2006,35(6):825-838

A set of US-based companies is investigated regarding the effectiveness of intellectual property protection mechanisms (IPPMs) in the formation of research partnerships. Patents are the most frequently used IPPM to protect both background and foreground knowledge in partnerships. Other IPPMs are used to protect know-how, especially in the early, forming stages of a partnership. Existing IP titles are quite useful when negotiating new partnerships. IPR negotiations are reported to be more complex in horizontal partnerships and when universities are involved.  相似文献   

Bananas Enough for Time Travel?   总被引：1，自引：0，他引：1  

Smith  Nicholas J. J. 《The British journal for the philosophy of science》1997,48(3):363-389

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The Blyton enigma     

Nicholas Tucker 《Children‘s Literature in Education》1975,6(4):191-197

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Snargets,Mage-Seamasters and Englands of the Mind     

Nicholas McGuinn 《Changing English: An International Journal of English Teaching》2001,8(1):83-94

The time is right to stand back from the day to day struggle with National Curricula, Literacy Strategies and post 16 initiatives in order to think about fundamental issues concerning subject English. Citing a recent lecture by the ex Chief Executive of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority as an example, this paper argues that policy makers are still deeply preoccupied with linguistic correctness, textual control and national identity. The real agenda, however, has been changed by the advent of electronic communication and increasing globalisation. Having considered some of the implications of this radical change in direction, the paper concludes with the suggestion that the current situation in the former Soviet Union should serve as both a warning and an example of what the future might hold for English.  相似文献   

Superintendents' Perceptions of 1:1 Initiative Implementation and Sustainability     

Bobby Virgil Cole  Nicholas J. Sauers 《Journal of Research on Technology in Education》2018,50(3):200-213

One of the fastest growing, most discussed, and most expensive technology initiatives over the last decade has been one-to-one (1:1) computing initiatives. The purpose of this study was to examine key factors that influenced implementing and sustaining 1:1 computing initiatives from the perspective of school superintendents. Nine superintendents of established 1:1 programs were interviewed, and findings identified five themes for successful implementation and sustainability of 1:1 initiatives. (Keywords: 1:1 schools, school technology leadership, 1:1 implementation)  相似文献   

The Use of Computer Assisted Instruction in Preschool Education: Making Teaching Meaningful     

Nicholas Vernadakis  Andreas Avgerinos  Efi Tsitskari  Evridiki Zachopoulou 《Early Childhood Education Journal》2005,33(2):99-104

Computers are increasingly a part of preschooler’s lives. The purpose of the present paper was to discuss research avenues employing computers as a learning tool and to analyse the results obtained by this method at the preschoolers’ learning level. Specifically this research was to determine if computer assisted instruction (CAI) was a useful tool to enhance cognitive, emotional, linguistic, and literacy skills in preschool children. CAI programmes may never replace the book and the blackboard but one should be aware that they were more accessible by young children, who learn better with pictures and sounds, and the proper use of appropriate programmes could make a considerable difference.  相似文献