The Influence of Field Experiences on Stages of Concern and Attitudes of Preservice Teachers Toward Science and Science Teaching.

Strawitz, Barbara M.; Malone, Mark R.

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ERIC Number: EJ338022

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Publication Date: 1986

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The Influence of Field Experiences on Stages of Concern and Attitudes of Preservice Teachers Toward Science and Science Teaching.

Strawitz, Barbara M.; Malone, Mark R.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v23 n4 p311-20 Apr 1986

Determined whether the field experience component of an undergraduate science methods course influenced teachers' concerns and attitudes toward science and science teaching. Age, grade-point average, openmindedness, and school assignment were examined as variables which might explain some of the variance in the dependent measures. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Field Experience Programs, Higher Education, Methods Courses, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Instruction, Science Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Characteristics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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