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Peer reviewedSummers, Mike; Kruger, Colin; Mant, Jenny – International Journal of Science Education, 1998
Identifies subject and teaching knowledge that primary school teachers can use to effectively develop children's understanding of electricity and simple circuits. Presents a set of electricity concepts that are appropriate for primary children to explore. Contains 19 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Concept Formation, Electricity, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedParker, Joan; Heywood, Dave – International Journal of Science Education, 1998
Discusses how to develop teacher subject knowledge for effective delivery of the program of study at the primary level. Indicates that providing teachers with the necessary skills and confidence is complex. Contains 27 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Astronomy, British National Curriculum, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Direct linkHaefner, Leigh Ann; Zembal-Saul, Carla – International Journal of Science Education, 2004
This study examined prospective elementary teachers' learning about scientific inquiry in the context of an innovative life science course. Research questions included: (1) What do prospective elementary teachers learn about scientific inquiry within the context of the course? and (2) In what ways do their experiences engaging in science…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Teaching Methods, Science Experiments, Science Curriculum
