TY - JOUR
T1 - Native american related materials in elementary science instruction
AU - Matthews, Catherine E.
AU - Smith, Walter S.
PY - 1994/4
Y1 - 1994/4
N2 - The low achievement of Native American students, as measured by standardized tests, results from a number of factors, including the lack of cultural relevance of curriculum materials used in their instruction. Using a pretest–posttest control group design, Native American students in Bureau of Indian Affairs schools in Grades 4–8 who were taught science using culturally relevant materials achieved significantly higher and displayed a significantly more positive attitude toward Native Americans and science than comparable students who were taught science without the culturally relevant materials. It is suggested that when educators of Native Americans teach science, they should use materials that incorporate frequent reference to Native Americans and science.
AB - The low achievement of Native American students, as measured by standardized tests, results from a number of factors, including the lack of cultural relevance of curriculum materials used in their instruction. Using a pretest–posttest control group design, Native American students in Bureau of Indian Affairs schools in Grades 4–8 who were taught science using culturally relevant materials achieved significantly higher and displayed a significantly more positive attitude toward Native Americans and science than comparable students who were taught science without the culturally relevant materials. It is suggested that when educators of Native Americans teach science, they should use materials that incorporate frequent reference to Native Americans and science.
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U2 - 10.1002/tea.3660310406
DO - 10.1002/tea.3660310406
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84989084968
SN - 0022-4308
VL - 31
SP - 363
EP - 380
JO - Journal of Research in Science Teaching
JF - Journal of Research in Science Teaching
IS - 4
ER -