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...Science program emphasizing experiments rather than textbooks has been very successful in Massachusetts elementary schools, according to preliminary findings of a research team led by Dean K. Whitla, director of the Office of Tests...
...system is charming and delightful," Whitla said. "It invites kids to play games. They love...
...Whitla said that the new system, which uses materials like light bulbs, batteries, and animal skeletons as teaching materials, is designed to teach children "science methodology and basic principles and symbolism of science." "We're teaching more important things," he said...
...Whitla said that science education has gone through several stages over the last few years-overemphasis after Russia's initial space program successes and underemphasis in the "occult-oriented" sixties. He said that he would like to see the NSF program bring about a swing back to a greater emphasis on elementary science...
...seem to be spending more time now with students having difficulty with economics and less with students better able to advance in the subject on their own. A number of interdisciplinary House courses have also been set up through the fund, and proposals for future experiments include a plan Whitla is developing for off-campus learning and student travel abroad...