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Wang, Jianlan; Sneed, Stacey; Wang, Yuanhua – EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2020
Inquiry teaching in science education has been widely advocated for decades. It is a critical learning objective in many science teacher preparation programs. Despite its importance, it is not effectively implemented in science classrooms. One of the reasons is the lack of reliable and valid instruments that provide practical definition, concrete…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Science Teachers, Science Education
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Naizer, Gilbert L. – Action in Teacher Education, 1997
This study evaluated the validity and reliability of performance portfolios in a preservice elementary mathematics/science methods class, assessing students' domain-strategic and general-learning strategic knowledge. Results supported performance portfolios as a valid method of assessing desired abilities of preservice teachers that can be…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Mathematics Education
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Cannon, John R. – Journal of Elementary Science Education, 1995
Reports on a study undertaken to validate the practicality of using the Constructivist Learning Environment Survey (Perceived Form) (CLES) in a preservice elementary science methods course. Suggestions are made to potentially revise the CLES for more accurate measures in college classrooms. (LZ)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Constructivism (Learning), Course Evaluation, Elementary Education
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Collins, Angelo – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1994
Presents a narrative account of an activity designed to extend the understanding of both science curriculum and alternative assessment for prospective science teachers enrolled in an advanced undergraduate course. The activity models instructional practice in a methods class. (LZ)
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Methods Courses
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Glasson, George E.; McKenzie, Woodrow L. – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1999
Discusses an innovative process that was used for engaging prospective teachers in collaboration and reflection on their learning as they developed a multi-media portfolio. (Contains 15 references.) (WRM)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Educational Assessment, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods
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Stuessy, Carol L. – School Science and Mathematics, 1993
Describes the development of a one-semester integrated mathematics and science methods course to introduce preservice elementary teachers to innovative mathematics and science teaching methods called for in current reform movements. Follows the evolution of the course in the areas of content and pedagogical knowledge; teachers as problem solvers;…
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Education Majors, Elementary Education