Julien M. Zaragoza|Barry J. Fraser
Field-study science classrooms as positive and enjoyable learning environments
Curtin University|Curtin University
investigated differences fieldstudy classrooms traditional science classrooms terms learning environment students attitudes science well differential effectiveness fieldstudy classrooms students differing sex english proficiency modified version selected scales happening class questionnaire used assess learning environment whereas students attitudes assessed shortened version scale test science related attitudes sample 765 grade 5 students 17 schools responded learning environment attitude scales terms traditional science classrooms classrooms fieldstudy centre florida large effect sizes supported effectiveness fieldstudies classroom terms learning environment student attitudes relative home school science class fieldstudy class considerably effective students limited english proficiency native english speakers