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The Impact of a Commercially Prepared Science Program on Science Education and Scientific Literacy Among Elementary Students

McGaughey, James Albert

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Title
The Impact of a Commercially Prepared Science Program on Science Education and Scientific Literacy Among Elementary Students
Author(s)
McGaughey, James Albert
Issue Date
1997
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
  • DeStefano, Lizanne
  • David Brown
Department of Study
Education
Discipline
Education
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ed.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Education, Technology of
Language
eng
Abstract
A three part model for good science instruction is proposed consisting of: (a) availability of resources, (b) teacher-mediated instruction and discussion, and (c) student inquiry. WOS is heavily weighted toward science content information and is most useful either as a reference resource or as a prompt for teacher-mediated instruction. Its greatest potential is the videodiscs' ability to provide resource materials. The program was least effective in supporting an inquiry approach to science instruction.
Graduation Semester
1997
Type of Resource
text
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