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Bell, Randy L.; Matkins, Juanita Jo; Gansneder, Bruce M. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2011
This mixed-methods investigation compared the relative impacts of instructional approach and context of nature of science instruction on preservice elementary teachers' understandings. The sample consisted of 75 preservice teachers enrolled in four sections of an elementary science methods course. Independent variables included instructional…
Descriptors: Investigations, Control Groups, Preservice Teachers, Elementary School Science
Buck, Gayle A.; Trauth-Nare, Amy; Kaftan, Juliann – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2010
The purpose of this pragmatic action research study was to explore our re-conceptualization efforts in preparing pre-service teachers to guide the inquiry process with formative assessment and subsequently use the understandings to improve our teacher preparation program. The process was guided by two questions: to what extent did course…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Methods Courses, Teacher Education Curriculum, Action Research
Mensah, Felicia Moore – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2009
This study focuses on the structure and theoretical foundations of the book club for promoting multicultural understandings in science teacher education. The book club was defined as an informal, peer-directed group discussion that met regularly to discuss an ethnographic, multicultural text regarding issues pertinent to science teaching and…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Elementary School Science, Methods Courses

van Zee, Emily H. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1998
Discusses meanings of the term "teacher research," a rationale for preparing teachers to do research as they learn to teach, and ways to educate prospective teachers as researchers. Contains 59 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Action Research, Course Content, Elementary Education, Higher Education