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Hi Andrea The CTSR is a test of scientific reasoning in problem-solving; not so much a pure NOS survey, but a good test of scientific habits of mind and hypothetico-deductive reasoning complementary to understanding of NOS. Some, but not all, of the items are based in experimental methods. I put the instrument out there just in case it proves of use (e.g., in triangulation). I don't think NOSS is online, but I e-mailed Tony to check on this. Cheers Steve Steven Semken, Ph.D., Associate Professor School of Earth and Space Exploration Arizona State University POB 871404, Tempe AZ 85287 USA http://semken.asu.edu -----Original Message----- From: GEOEDUCATION RESEARCH INTEREST GROUP on behalf of Andrea R Bair Sent: Mon 13-Jul-09 16:51 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: nature of science survey Hi Julie and Elizabeth (and others interested) I'm not familiar with the NOSS, but have used both the Lawson Test of scientific reasoning and the VNOS (Views on the Nature of Science Survey). The Lawson test is, as I recall, primarily focused on experimental methods, which may or may not be what you're after. The VNOS is a set of open-ended questions, and is available (along with references) at: http://www.flaguide.org/tools/diagnostic/views_of_nature_questionnaire.php Steve, is there a reference or weblink to the NOSS? cheers, Andrea Steven Semken wrote: > My colleague Tony Lawson developed a Classroom Test of Scientific Reasoning and a Nature of Science Survey. The CTSR is valid and reliable and has been used in a number of peer-reviewed studies. I believe the NOSS, which is newer, has also been validated--but I am not certain of this. Julie and Elizabeth, I'll send them to you separately. Anyone else who would like them is welcome to e-mail me at [log in to unmask] > > Julie Libarkin also developed a NOS survey--see JGE v.49 p. 435. > > Best regards, > Steve > > Steven Semken, Ph.D., Associate Professor > School of Earth and Space Exploration > Arizona State University > POB 871404, Tempe AZ 85287 USA > http://semken.asu.edu > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: GEOEDUCATION RESEARCH INTEREST GROUP on behalf of Elizabeth A. Nagy-Shadman > Sent: Mon 13-Jul-09 15:55 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: nature of science survey > > If someone has something for Julie, I'd appreciate a copy, too! > Thanks! > Elizabeth > > Elizabeth Shadman, Ph.D. > Natural Sciences Division, E210D > Pasadena City College > 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. > Pasadena, CA 91106 > > Chair, GSA Geoscience Education Division > > office: 626-585-3369 > fax: 626-585-7978 > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: GEOEDUCATION RESEARCH INTEREST GROUP on behalf of Julie Sexton > Sent: Mon 7/13/2009 1:25 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: nature of science survey > > > > > > > > > > > Colleagues, > > > > I am looking for a nature of science instrument that I can > administer to elementary teachers participating in a professional development > program. I would like to administer the instrument pre and post to investigate > change in teachers knowledge of the nature of science. > > > > Does anybody have a recommendation for a valid and reliable > nature of science instrument that would be appropriate for teachers in a PD > program? > > > > You can send suggestions to me at [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] > Regards, Julie > > > ---------------------- > Julie Sexton, Ph.D. > Research Associate, Geoscience Education > Math and Science Teaching Institute > University of Northern Colorado > [log in to unmask] > -- Andrea Bair, PhD Research Associate, Science Teaching Fellow Department of Geological Sciences, Science Education Initiative University of Colorado at Boulder Email: [log in to unmask] Tel: 303.492.7025