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Document Description
Title
The
observation
competence
of
grade
six
science
students
Author
Sheppard
,
Carl
Norman
,
1951-
Description
Thesis
(M.Ed.)--Memorial
University
of
Newfoundland
,
1991.
Education
Date
1991
Pagination
xii, 177 leaves : ill.
Subject
Science--Study
and
teaching
(Elementary)--Newfoundland
and
Labrador
Degree
M.Ed.
Degree Grantor
Memorial University of Newfoundland. Faculty of Education
Discipline
Education
Language
Eng
Spatial Coverage
Canada--Newfoundland and Labrador
Notes
Bibliography:
leaves
[173]-177
Abstract
The
primary
goal
of this
study
was to
examine
the
ability
of
grade
six
students
with the
science
process
skill
and
critical
thinking
skill
of
observation.
Twenty-four
students
were
interviewed
as they
worked
through
a
series
of
science
activities
that
required
them to
make
and
report
observations.
Their
reports
were
analyzed
using
the
various
conditions
of
observation
competence
in a
model
by
Norris
(1984).
This
model
lists
various
conditions
which
facilitate
good
observation.
Factors
such
as the
observer
being
alert
,
having
theoretical
understanding
, and
using
precise
methods
are the
types
of
conditions
that are
included.
--
The
typical
grade
six
student
was
found
to be
considerably
lacking
in
observation
ability
when
probed
with
non-leading
questions.
Among
the
weaknesses
, there was a
general
lack
of
alertness
,
theoretical
understanding
, and
poor
competence
in
reporting
observations
in a
record.
However
, in
response
to
leading
questions
, there was a
much
more
satisfactory
level
of
competence
,
except
for the
area
of
theoretical
understanding
which
showed
no
leading
probe
effect.
--
Students'
reports
were
used
to
produce
qualitative
descriptions
of the
typical
student
, as
well
as of
three
individuals
who
represent
an
average
observer
, an
above-average
observer
and a
below-average
observer.
These
individual
descriptions
detail
specifically
the
level
of
proficiency
each
student
possesses
with
each
category
of
observation
competence
, and
provides
illustrations
of how the
students
displayed
this
competence
in their
responses
to
questions
and in their
behaviours
while
conducting
the
activities.
Type
Text
Resource Type
Electronic
thesis
or
dissertation
Format
Image/jpeg;
Application/pdf
Source
Paper copy kept in the Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Memorial University Libraries
Local Identifier
76099317
Rights
The author retains copyright ownership and moral rights in this thesis. Neither the thesis nor substantial extracts from it may be printed or otherwise reproduced without the author's permission.
Collection
Electronic
Theses
and
Dissertations
Scanning Status
Completed
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(21.48
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