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Walan, Susanne; Nilsson, Pernilla; Ewen, Birgitta – Research in Science Education, 2017
Studies have shown that there is a need for pedagogical content knowledge among science teachers. This study investigates two primary teachers and their objectives in choosing inquiry- and context-based instructional strategies as well as the relation between the choice of instructional strategies and the teachers' knowledge about of students'…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Science Education, Science Teachers, Pedagogical Content Knowledge
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Delen, Ibrahim; Krajcik, Joseph – Research in Science Education, 2017
The use of mobile devices is increasing rapidly as a potential tool for science teaching. In this study, five educators (three middle school teachers and two museum educators) used a mobile application that supported the development of a driving question. Previous studies have noted that teachers make little effort to connect learning experiences…
Descriptors: Museums, Handheld Devices, Teacher Collaboration, Science Instruction
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Stains, Marilyne; Sevian, Hannah – Research in Science Education, 2015
Students' mental models of diffusion in a gas phase solution were studied through the use of the Structure and Motion of Matter (SAMM) survey. This survey permits identification of categories of ways students think about the structure of the gaseous solute and solvent, the origin of motion of gas particles, and trajectories of solute particles in…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Models, Undergraduate Students, Knowledge Level
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Dam, M.; Janssen, F. J. J. M.; van Driel, J. H. – Research in Science Education, 2018
The implementation of educational reforms requires behavioral changes from the teachers involved. Theories on successful behavioral change prescribe the following conditions: teachers need to possess the necessary knowledge and skills, form strong positive intentions to perform the new behavior, and have a supporting environment for change.…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Intention, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Motivation
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Demirdögen, Betül; Hanuscin, Deborah L.; Uzuntiryaki-Kondakci, Esen; Köseoglu, Fitnat – Research in Science Education, 2016
The purpose of this case study is to delve into the complexities of the early development of preservice chemistry teachers' science teaching orientations, knowledge of learners, knowledge of instructional strategies, and knowledge of assessment during a two-semester intervention designed to enhance their pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) for…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Instruction, Chemistry
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Hashimoto-Martell, Erin A.; McNeill, Katherine L.; Hoffman, Emily M. – Research in Science Education, 2012
This study explores the impact of an urban ecology program on participating middle school students' understanding of science and pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors. We gathered pre and post survey data from four classes and found significant gains in scientific knowledge, but no significant changes in student beliefs regarding the…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Investigations, Self Efficacy, Ecology
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Hughes, Roxanne; Molyneaux, Kristen; Dixon, Pat – Research in Science Education, 2012
This study focuses on the mentor relationships between science teachers and their scientist mentors in a summer Research Experience for Teachers program at a United States national laboratory facility. Using mixed methods, the authors surveyed and interviewed (semi-structured) the eleven participating teachers before and after the program. The…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Mentors, Ownership, Science Teachers