NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 2 results Save | Export
The Effect of Two Instructional Models in Bringing about a Conceptual Change in the Understanding of Science Concepts by Prospective Elementary Teachers.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Stepans, Joseph; And Others – Science Education, 1988
Compares the effectiveness of two instructional models in bringing about a valid understanding of science concepts in prospective elementary teachers. Describes the two instructional models; an expository model and a learning cycle model. Concludes that college students understandings of science concepts may be improved using a combination of the…
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Instructional Design
Preservice Elementary Teacher Attitudes to Science and Science Teaching.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Ginns, Ian S.; Foster, William J. – Science Education, 1983
Results of a previous study indicated no difference in preservice teacher attitude/achievement using lecture/inquiry approaches. This study was replicated, also examining effects of sex and students' (N=471) previous science training. Although results for science understanding were not significant, analysis of attitude change indicates that…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Foreign Countries, Higher Education