Journal of Research in Science Teaching

• Effects of Learning Cycle and Traditional Text on Comprehension of Science Concepts by Students at Differing Reasoning Levels: Birgit V. Musherio and Anton E. Lawson ................................................ 23

• Examining Science Tools as Mediators of Students' Learning about Circuits: Glenda Carter, Susan L. Westbrook, and Cheryl D. Thompkins................ 89

Journal of Research in Science Teaching

VOL.36, Issue 3, MAR. 1999

• Editorial: Science Education in Developing Countries: Challenging First World
Hegemony in a Global Context: WUliam C. Kyle, Jr. .............................................................. 255

• Guest Editorial: Science Education in the Developing World: Issues and
Considerations: Brian V. Gray .................................................................................................. 261

• Cross-Cultural Science Education: A Cognitive Explanation of a Cultural
Phenomenon: Glen S. Aikenhead and Olugbemiro J. Jegede ....................................................... 269

• Permeability of Students' Worldviews to Their School Views in a Non-Western
Developing Country: Bruce G. Waldrip and Peter Charles Taylor .............................................. 289

• Sociocultural Influences on Physics Students' Use of Proportional Reasoning
in a Non-Western Country: Ayo H. Akatugba and John Wallace................................................ 305

• Science Nomenclature in Africa: Physics in Nguni: Temba S. Diodio ......................................... 321

• Relationship between Secondary Science Teachers' Orientation to Traditional Culture
and Beliefs Concerning Science Instructional Ideology: Overson Shumba ....................................... 333

•Teacher Training Reforms in Indonesian Secondary Science: The Importance
of Practical Work in Physics: Micheal Thair and David F. Treagust .............................................. 357

• Science Education as South Africa's Trojan Horse: John M. Fiogan
and Brian V. Gray ....................................................................................................................... 373

• Poor Performance in Science among African Students: An Alternative
Explanation to the African Worldview Thesis: Emmanuel N.N. Dzama
and Jonathan F. Osborne ........................................................................................................... 387

Journal of Research in Science Teaching

Volume 36, Issue 4, April 1999

CONTENTS

• Guest Editorial: The Forgotten Science Educator: Paul E. Adams ........................ 407

• Question-Posing Capability as an Alternative Evaluation Method: Analysis
of an Environmental Case Study: Yehudit J. Don and Orit Herscovitz ................... 411

• Relationship between Ecology Fieldwork and Student Attitudes toward
Environmental Protection: R. Ferndndez Manzanal, L. M. Rodriguez Barreiro,
and M. Casai Jimenez ......................................................................................... 431

• Factors Associated with Students' Intentions to Engage in Science Learning
Activities: Malcolm B. Butter ............................................................................... 455

• Concept Map Assessment of Classroom Learning: Reliability, Validity, and
Logistical Practicality: John P. McClure, Brian Sonak, and Hoi K. Suen .......... ....475

• Science Teachers' Views and Practices in Planning for Teaching:
Gaspar Sanchez and M. Victoria Valcarcel. ......................................................... 493

Journal of Research in Science Teaching

Volume 36, NO. 6, August 1999



CONTENTS


Preface: Science, Science Education, and Life Histories: Charles W. Anderson and
Gaif Richmond 617



Editorial; Designing, Implementing, and Reporting Research: The Significant Rolo
of Literature Review: James J. Gailagher ancf Charfes W, Anderson 619



Multiple Worlds/Misrnatched Meanings: Barriers to Minoilty Wornen Engineers:
Pauline W. U. Chinn 621



Theorizing Progress; Women in Science, Engineering, and Technology in Higher
Education: Catherine Cronin and Angela Roger 637


Perceived Causes of Success and Failure: Are Women's Attributions Related to
Persistence in Engineering Majors? Margaret M, Nauta, Douglas L, Epperson,
and Kathleen M, Waggoner. 663



Moving from Outside to Inside: High School Students' Use of Apprenticeships as
Vehicles for Entering the Culture and Practice of Science: Gaif Richmond and
Lon Ann Kurth 677



Rethinking Science Literacy: Enhancing Communication and Participation In School
Science through Affirmational Dialogue Journal Writing: Mary Hanrahanl 699



Competency Beliefs, Positive Affect, and Gender Stereotypes of Elementary Students
and Their Parents about Science versus Other School Subjects: Thomas Amire,
Myrna Whigham, Amy Hendrickson, and Sharon Chambers 719



Call for Papers 749

Journal of Research in Science Teaching
Volume 36, NO. 8, October 1999


CONTENTS


The Sound of Music: Constructing Science as Sociocultural Practices through Oral
and Written Discourse: Gregory J, Kelly and Cathenne Chen 883


Teachers' Understanding of the Nature of Science and Classroom Practice: Factors
That Facilitate or Impede the Relationship: Norman G. Lecierman 916


Beginning Teachers: Beliefs and Classroom Actions: Patncia E. Simmons, Afien
Emory, Tim Carter, Teresa Coker, Bilan Finnegan, üömse CrookeU. Lon
Richardson, Robert Vager, John Craven, John Tiliotson, Herboft Btunkhoist,
Mark Twiest, Kazi Hossain, James GaUagher, Don Duggan-Haas, Joyce Pairker,
Fernando Cajas, Qasim Aishannag,+ Sheryl McGfamöry, Jerry Krockover, Paul
Adams, Barbara Spector, Tom LaPorta, Bob James, Kristin Readers and
Kay Labuda 930


Stimulating Constructivist Teaching Styles through Use of an Observation Rubric:
Paul & Aclams and GGrafä H, Krocköver 955

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