Correspondence to: R. Nix, Science/Mathematics Education

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Presented at the annual conference of the

National Association for Research in Science Teaching, St. Louis, MO, March 27, 2001.

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Abstract

This case study in science education supports the development of a new, Integrated Science Learning Environment (ISLE) to bridge the gap between the university classroom and field trip learning environments. The program modelled a constructivist paradigm to help teachers learn and apply science content by creating a web page. Their own unique school classroom learning environments further influenced this implementation. The aim of the study was to evaluate the ISLE in terms of promoting conceptual understanding, attitudes, and a constructivist classroom learning environment. Specifically, the course design addressed two major issues that not only challenge effective fieldwork, but are the key to effective design and integration of web-based media into the classroom learning environment: information overload and non-linear processing. The study is important in that it combines the use of concept maps to assess adult knowledge and understanding; the Teacher’s Attitude Toward Information Technology (TAT) survey to gauge experience and exposure to information technology; and a new version of the Constructivist Learning Environment Survey (CLES) written for adults to evaluate their perceptions of the university/field trip program. The results indicate that there are significant correlations among these instruments for both teachers with science and those with non-science backgrounds.

Presentation Slides & Notes

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Complete Reference List

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Review/request the Full Paper

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