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Watters, James J.; Diezmann, Carmel M. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2007
Numerous research studies have shown that science methods courses based on constructivist approaches can enhance teacher knowledge and confidence in ways that foster more positive attitudes to the teaching of science. However, a critical part of reflective practice is the opportunity to observe competent professionals practising their craft.…
Descriptors: Teacher Characteristics, Teaching Methods, Science Instruction, Multimedia Materials
Varrella, Gary F.; Veronesi, Peter D. – Journal of Elementary Science Education, 2004
This study reviews allied literature and specific teacher educator behaviors that promote preservice teachers' development of a personalized, research-based elementary science teaching rationale (STR). Declaring absolutes is not the goal of the rationale. Rather, the goal is to initiate, among preservice teachers, the lifelong professional…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Elementary School Science, Methods Courses