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What Knowledge Do Science Teachers Need to Teach the Ecosystem Concept Using a River? Didactic Implications to Promote Good Practices in Secondary School
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Mireia Illescas-Navarro; Yolanda González-Castanedo; María Ángeles de las Heras Pérez; Nuria Climent Rodríguez – European Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2025
Teacher knowledge is vital to provide meaningful learning opportunities. In this case study, a secondary education teacher's knowledge about how to teach the concept of ecosystems from a river is explored. A category system drawn from the literature about science teacher knowledge was used for the analysis. Science teaching requires teachers to…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Ecology, Water
Pre-Service Elementary Teachers' Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge in Lesson Planning and Post-Lesson Reflection Discourses on Science Classes Using Virtual and Augmented Reality Content
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Seok-Hyun Ga; Hyun-Jung Cha; Hye-Gyoung Yoon – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2025
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are revolutionary technologies extensively used in science education. However, there has been insufficient discussion of teachers' expertise in using VR/AR. This study explored how pre-service teachers use VR/AR technology in science education based on the technological pedagogical and content…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Technological Literacy, Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Who Is Teaching Anatomy? An Examination of the Demographic Characteristics, Academic Backgrounds, and Professional Responsibilities of US Anatomy Teachers
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Tyler R. Hall; Claudia F. Mosley; Joanne B. Vakil; Carson K. Lambert; Dustin M. Savelli; Joy Y. Balta – Anatomical Sciences Education, 2025
Given the demand for anatomy instruction, it is imperative to understand the current cohort of anatomy teachers. This study aimed to delineate the demographic characteristics, academic backgrounds, and professional responsibilities of United States (U.S.) anatomy teachers. A survey was sent to teachers who were identified by their professional…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Anatomy, Science Instruction, Faculty College Relationship
Professional Vision of Preservice and In-Service Biology Teachers: Tacit Knowledge about Teaching and Learning in Relation to Student Conceptions in Evolution Lessons
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Jens Steinwachs; Helge Martens – Science Education, 2025
Addressing student conceptions is crucial in science education. Therefore, teachers should be able to notice and interpret situations, in which student conceptions are part of the complex classroom interactions. This study analyzes the skills known as professional vision using an interpretivist research paradigm and a sociocultural perspective.…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Teaching Experience, Science Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education