Search Results - "Rennie, L J"

Housing system, milk production, and zero-grazing effects on lameness and leg injury in dairy cows by Haskell, M J, Rennie, L J, Bowell, V A, Bell, M J, Lawrence, A B

“…The aim of this study was to assess the effect of grazing (G) vs. zero-grazing (ZG), level of milk production, and quality and type of housing system [free…”
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Toward an agenda for advancing research on science learning in out-of-school settings by Rennie, Léonie J., Feher, Elsa, Dierking, Lynn D., Falk, John H.

“…In 1999, the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) formed an Ad Hoc Committee on Informal Science Education with the charge to clarify…”
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The nature of learning and its implications for research on learning from museums by Rennie, Léonie J, Johnston, David J

“…The last decade has brought considerable progress in our understanding of how institutions like museums affect people's lives. However, there is still a great…”
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Gender, Ethnicity, and Students' Perceptions about Science and Science-Related Careers in Fiji by Rennie, L. J, Dunne, M

“…From data obtained from a questionnaire administered to a stratified, random sample of Form 5 (16-year-old) students in Fiji, it was concluded that gender and…”
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The Communication of Science and Technology: Past, Present and Future Agendas by Rennie, Leonie J, Stocklmayer, Susan M

“…Outlines changes that have taken place in research methods that addressed the informal learning of science, particularly in the museum sector. Addresses…”
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Improving the interpretation and reporting of quantitative research by Rennie, Leonie J

“…Researchers bemoan the fact that little notice is taken of their findings by practitioners and policy makers. In this guest editorial, the author addresses the…”
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Teachers' Implementation of Gender-Inclusive Instructional Strategies in Single-Sex and Mixed-Sex Science Classrooms by Parker, Lesley H, Rennie, Leonie J

“…Focuses on female performance in science and mathematics in a single-sex classroom setting. Reports the circumstances under which teachers were able to…”
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Science centers and scientific literacy: Promoting a relationship with science by Rennie, Léonie J, Williams, Gina F

“…This research explores the perceptions, ideas, and understanding about science of the staff and adult visitors to an interactive science center. Data were…”
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'Pirates can be male or female' : investigating gender-inclusivity in a years 2/3 classroom by Rennie, Léonie J.

“…The term 'gender-inclusive' has become well known in Australian education since the late 1980s. In policy terms, it is associated with an education structured…”
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Knowledge that Counts in a Global Community: Exploring the Contribution of Integrated Curriculum by Rennie, Leonie J, Venville, Grady, Wallace, John

“…As the third millennium progresses, we are faced with increasing pressures relating to climate change and the sustainability of life on Earth. Concerned…”
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Measuring affective outcomes from a visit to a science education centre by Rennie, Léonie J.

“…This paper reports the results of a pilot study which devised a way of measuring affective outcomes from visits to a CSIROSEC. Specifically, middle-level…”
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The tertiary programming learning environment : is it equitable? by Crump, Barbara J, Rennie, Leonie J

“…The computing learning environment has not often been equitable for female students. For example, the number of females enrolled in tertiary computing courses…”
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Teachers' Perceptions of the Implementation of Single-Sex Classes in Coeducational Schools by Rennie, Leonie J, Parker, Lesley H

“…Reports research on a pilot project in Western Australia in which single-sex science and mathematics classes were begun in 10 coeducational secondary schools…”
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Gender equity: Toward clarification and a research direction for science teacher education by Rennie, Léonie J.

“…During a symposium in 1997, speakers raised three issues about gender equity and research: (1) distinguishing between the meanings of the terms gender and sex,…”
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The writing on the wall: Classroom context, curriculum implementation, and student learning in integrated, community-based science projects by Venville, Grady, Sheffield, Rachel, Rennie, Léonie J., Wallace, John

“…This study examined curriculum integration in new ways by exploring the link between classroom context, the implementation of community based, integrated…”
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Mepacrine metabolism in recurring benign tertian malaria by BROWN, M, RENNIE, J L

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Suppression of benign tertian malaria with mepacrine; an investigation of 247 cases of apparent failure by BROWN, M, RENNIE, J L

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Adults' Learning about Science in Free-Choice Settings by Rennie, Leonie J, Williams, Gina F

“…This paper synthesizes findings from three studies to answer a general question: What do casual, adult visitors learn about science from their science-related…”
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Curriculum Reform and Choice of Science: Consequences for Balanced and Equitable Participation and Achievement by Rennie, Leonie J, Parker, Leslie H

“…Reviews the science enrollment and achievement patterns of males and females studying in a new high school unit curriculum structure in Western Australia. The…”
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Explainers' perceptions of visitors' learning at an interactive science and technology centre by Johnston, David, Rennie, Léonie

“…This paper reports on the learning of the general public during visits to an interactive science centre. Data were collected through interviews and conclusions…”
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