Investigating Classroom Environments in Taiwan and Australia with Multiple Research Methods.

Y

15

Classroom Environment; Cultural Differences; Equal Education; Foreign Countries; Science Education; Secondary Education; Sociocultural Patterns; Student Attitudes; Teacher Attitudes; Teacher Student Relationship

Australia; Taiwan

0022-0671

Surveyed science students in Australia and Taiwan to explore their perceptions of seven dimensions of the classroom learning environment. Some students and teachers also completed interviews. Results highlighted differences in student attitudes between countries and emphasized the importance of cross-national studies to further understanding of classroom environments. Both versions of the survey proved reliable and valid. (SM)

2000

EJ598251