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Developing Elementary Preservice Teacher Subject Matter Knowledge through the Use of Educative Science Curriculum Materials
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Donna, Joel D.; Hick, Sarah R. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2017
Gaps in elementary teachers' subject matter knowledge influence their teaching and student learning of science. Educative curriculum materials can support teacher subject matter knowledge. We investigated whether preservice teachers in 2 universities (n = 92) had gains in subject matter knowledge if they participated in modeled instruction related…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Science Instruction, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Preservice Teachers
Assessing Pre-Service Science Teachers' Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) through Observations and Lesson Plans
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Canbazoglu Bilici, Sedef; Guzey, S. Selcen; Yamak, Havva – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2016
Background: Technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) is critical for effective teaching with technology. However, generally science teacher education programs do not help pre-service teachers develop TPACK. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess pre-service science teachers' TPACK over a semester-long Science Methods. Sample:…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Technological Literacy, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Observation
The Impact of a Curriculum Course on Pre-Service Primary Teachers' Science Content Knowledge and Attitudes towards Teaching Science
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Murphy, Cliona; Smith, Greg – Irish Educational Studies, 2012
Many primary school teachers have insufficient content and pedagogical knowledge of science. This lack of knowledge can often lead to a lack of confidence and competence in teaching science. This article explores the impact of a year-long science methodology (curriculum science) course on second year Bachelor of Education (BEd) students'…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Teaching (Occupation), Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Teaching Methods
Elementary Education Preservice Teachers' Understanding of Biotechnology and Its Related Processes
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Chabalengula, Vivien Mweene; Mumba, Frackson; Chitiyo, Jonathan – Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 2011
This study examined preservice teachers' understanding of biotechnology and its related processes. A sample comprised 88 elementary education preservice teachers at a large university in the Midwest of the USA. A total of 60 and 28 of the participants were enrolled in introductory and advanced science methods courses, respectively. Most…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Methods Courses, Definitions
Curriculum Design for Inquiry: Preservice Elementary Teachers' Mobilization and Adaptation of Science Curriculum Materials
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Forbes, Cory T.; Davis, Elizabeth A. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2010
Curriculum materials are crucial tools with which teachers engage students in science as inquiry. In order to use curriculum materials effectively, however, teachers must develop a robust capacity for pedagogical design, or the ability to mobilize a variety of personal and curricular resources to promote student learning. The purpose of this study…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Curriculum Design, Teaching Methods
How Does Inquiry-Based Instruction Affect Teaching Majors' Views about Teaching and Learning Science?
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Sanger, Michael J. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2008
A previous study showed that elementary teaching majors enrolled in an inquiry-based physical science course developed chemistry content knowledge comparable to that of students enrolled in traditional lecture-based courses. This current study compares the views of these elementary teaching majors regarding how chemistry is taught and learned to…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Majors (Students), Scientific Principles, Chemistry
Using Science Notebooks to Promote Preservice Teachers' Understanding of Formative Assessment
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Morrison, Judith A. – Issues in Teacher Education, 2005
Science notebooks can be a formative assessment tool for both teachers and students to determine: (1) prior knowledge and existing science ideas; (2) how conceptual understanding is being built; (3) procedural understanding; (4) mastery of curriculum goals; and (5) the ability to apply/transfer ideas to new context (Volkmann & Abell, 2003). Using…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Methods Courses, Formative Evaluation, Prior Learning