Many Visions, Many Aims Volume 2: A Cross-National Investigation of Curricular Intensions in School Science / edited by W.H. Schmidt, S. Raizen, E.D. Britton, Leonard J. Bianchi, Richard G. Wolfe.

PREFACE The Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), sponsored by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) and the g- ernments of the participating countries, is acomparative study of education in mathematics and the sciences conducted in ap...

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Other Authors: Schmidt, W.H (Editor), Raizen, S. (Editor), Britton, E.D (Editor), Bianchi, Leonard J. (Editor), Wolfe, Richard G. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 1997.
Edition:1st ed. 1997.
Series:Springer eBook Collection.
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Table of Contents:
  • Characterizing Curriculum: An Overview
  • Science Curriculum: Investigating Curricular Intentions
  • Overview of Results
  • Curricular Organization and Control
  • Seeking Shared Visions Among the Many
  • Curriculum Guides: Directing Curriculum by Intention
  • Reflections of Curriculum
  • Intended Flow of Science Curricula
  • Milestones in Science Curricula
  • Emphasized Curriculum Topics
  • Other Aspects of the Curriculum: Performance Expectations and Disciplinary Perspectives
  • Re-examining Shared Visions: Country Groupings
  • Consequences of Curriculum: Policy Implications
  • Concluding Remarks.