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Peer reviewedJones, M. Gail; Rua, Melissa J.; Carter, Glenda – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1998
Examines how science teachers' (n=14) knowledge of science and science pedagogy changed after participation in a constructivist-based methods course. More-experienced teachers were paired with less-experienced teachers, and pre- and post-instructional concept maps, journals, portfolios, and transcripts revealed that, within the zone of proximal…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning
Peer reviewedvan Zee, Emily H. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1998
Discusses meanings of the term "teacher research," a rationale for preparing teachers to do research as they learn to teach, and ways to educate prospective teachers as researchers. Contains 59 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Action Research, Course Content, Elementary Education, Higher Education
