Chemistry Teachers' Functional Paradigms

Chemistry Teachers' Functional Paradigms

Discusses a study which examined the interpretive process used by high school chemistry teachers in translating curriculum materials into classroom practice. Results indicate that differences exist among teachers but that commonalities are greater. Explains the functional paradigm concept and its va...

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Published in:Science Education Vol. 71; no. 1; p. 117
Main Authors: Lantz, Oliver, Kass, Heidi
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 1987
Subjects:
Chemistry
Curriculum Development
Science Curriculum
Science Education
Science Education Research
Science Instruction
Science Materials
Science Teachers
Secondary Education
Secondary School Science
Teacher Background
Teacher Characteristics
Teaching Methods
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Summary:Discusses a study which examined the interpretive process used by high school chemistry teachers in translating curriculum materials into classroom practice. Results indicate that differences exist among teachers but that commonalities are greater. Explains the functional paradigm concept and its value for the interpretation of curriculum materials. (ML)