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Akuma, Fru Vitalis; Callaghan, Ronel – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2019
Since scientific literacy has become a key goal in science education, many people have argued in favor of the incorporation of inquiry in science education. However, scattered in the literature are extrinsic and intrinsic teaching challenges linked to the design and implementation of inquiry-based practical work (IBPW) in secondary school science…
Descriptors: Scientific Literacy, Active Learning, Inquiry, Science Education
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Beyer, Carrie J.; Delgado, Cesar; Davis, Elizabeth A.; Krajcik, Joseph – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2009
Reform efforts have emphasized the need to support teachers' learning about reform-oriented practices. Educative curriculum materials are one potential vehicle for promoting teacher learning about these practices. Educative curriculum materials include supports that are intended to promote both student "and" teacher learning. However, little is…
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Biology, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Misconceptions
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Loughran, John; Mulhall, Pamela; Berry, Amanda – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2004
This study examines the development of ways of documenting and portraying science teachers' pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). As a result of a longitudinal study into science teachers' pedagogical content knowledge, a method is developed for capturing and portraying PCK that comprises two important elements. The first is linked to the…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Science Teachers, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Longitudinal Studies
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Mulholland, Judith; Wallace, John – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2005
Pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) is a much debated and studied construct. In this article, we adopt an all-embracing view of PCK to examine the development of one elementary science teacher's knowledge over a 10-year period. We portray this teacher's knowledge at three critical points in her career--as a student teacher, beginning teacher, and…
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Teacher Characteristics, Figurative Language, Student Teachers