Department Science Teaching 2002

The Department is composed of groups working in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, earth and environmental sciences, life sciences, and science and technology for junior-high school. In all these areas there are extensive research and development projects, aimed at producing improved and up-to-date learning materials that integrate the use of modern technologies, and implementing these materials throughout the Israeli education system. Work is based on an underlying philosophy that considers curriculum development and implementation, teacher in-service development, research and evaluation as interrelated and continuous long-term activity. Therefore, research related to all aspects of curriculum development and implementation forms an integral part of the process. This research includes evaluation of pilot materials through classroom research, affective and cognitive studies, analysis of student learning difficulties and effectiveness of specific learning and teaching strategies.