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Direct linkBravo, Marco A.; Mosqueda, Eduardo; Solís, Jorge L.; Stoddart, Trish – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2014
In this paper we present findings from a project that documented the development of preservice teachers' beliefs and practices in delivering science instruction that considers issues of language and culture. Teacher candidates in the intervention group (n = 65) received a science methods course and teaching practicum experience that provided…
Descriptors: Integrated Curriculum, Science Education, Science Curriculum, Multicultural Education
Peer reviewedSoutherland, Sherry A.; Gess-Newsome, Julie – Science Education, 1999
Interpretive analysis of preservice teachers' writings and discussions during an elementary-science methods course identified the teachers' positivist views of knowledge, learning, and teaching as prominent tools for guiding understanding of and reaction to ideas of teaching science to diverse student populations. Discusses the impact on teachers'…
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Diversity (Student), Elementary Education, Higher Education
Download full textSchoen, Lida; Weishet, Egbert; Kennedy, Declan – Science Education International, 2007
Science Across the World is an exchange programme between schools world-wide. It has two main components: existing resources for students (age 6-10) and a database with all participating schools. The programme exists since 1990. It is carried out in partnership with the British Association of Science Education (ASE) and international…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Educational Resources, Databases, International Programs
Hao, Ramona Newton; And Others – Kamehameha Journal of Education, 1993
Several articles explain the integrated interdisciplinary approach used in Hawaii's PETOM (Preservice Education for Teachers of Minorities) program, which prepares educators to teach students of culturally diverse backgrounds. After an overview of PETOM, the articles look at the mathematics, science, art, and social studies modules. (SM)
Descriptors: Art Education, Cultural Differences, Elementary Education, Higher Education
Key, Shirley; Shorb, Gina – 1999
A field-based teacher education program that is designed to educate preservice teachers for careers in urban schools is described. In this program preservice elementary school teachers spend two semesters in the classroom with veteran teachers before the traditional student teacher semester. In the second semester of the program, the preservice…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedStahl, Abraham – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1992
Explains that many preconceptions and misconceptions ethnically different children bring to science instruction originate in their particular cultural heritage. In many cases these conceptions inhibit or interfere with the learning of scientific concepts. It is advised to impart to teachers with information about this source of difficulties in…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Cultural Background, Cultural Differences, Education Courses
