scholarly journals Rethinking the classroom science investigation

2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (7) ◽  
pp. 1148-1174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eve Manz ◽  
Richard Lehrer ◽  
Leona Schauble



1947 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 351-356
Author(s):  
William Lewis Troyer






Author(s):  
Josef J. De Beer ◽  
Ben-Erik Van Wyk

Although the life sciences curriculum asks for the inclusion of indigenous knowledge systems in the classroom, it is either done very superficially by only providing an example or two, or ignored completely. This mixed-methods study (with emphasis on the qualitative inquiry) on the status of indigenous knowledge in the life sciences classroom in Gauteng and Limpopo, once again echoed what Rogan and Grayston (2003) reported: the South African curriculum process focuses too much on the what (the curriculum itself) at the expense of the how (the implementation of the curriculum). Although the progressive curriculum makes it clear that indigenous knowledge should be addressed, it provides very little guidance to teachers on how this should be done. Two problems are highlighted in this article: teachers’ lack of pedagogical content knowledge in addressing indigenous knowledge systems, as well as their poor understanding of the nature of science. A teacher’s social responsibility also entails making learners aware of the cultural and practical value of indigenous knowledge, and stimulating learners’ interest in scientific fields such as ethnobotany and chemotaxonomy.



Author(s):  
Sylvester O. Aniashi ◽  
Lydia A. Okaba ◽  
Emmanuel U. Anake ◽  
Maria U. Akomaye


2012 ◽  
pp. 5-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
John P. Grotzinger ◽  
Joy Crisp ◽  
Ashwin R. Vasavada ◽  
Robert C. Anderson ◽  
Charles J. Baker ◽  
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Author(s):  
Azra Moeed


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