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The Growing Awareness Inventory: Building Capacity for Culturally Responsive Science and Mathematics with a Structured Observation Protocol
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Brown, Julie C.; Crippen, Kent J. – School Science and Mathematics, 2016
This study represents a first iteration in the design process of the Growing Awareness Inventory (GAIn), a structured observation protocol for building the awareness of preservice teachers (PSTs) for resources in mathematics and science classrooms that can be used for culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP). The GAIn is designed to develop awareness…
Descriptors: Capacity Building, Culturally Relevant Education, Language Usage, Classroom Observation Techniques
Science Talk: Preservice Teachers Facilitating Science Learning in Diverse Afterschool Environments
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Cartwright, Tina Johnson – School Science and Mathematics, 2012
The purpose of this study was to assess the impact a community-based service learning program might have on preservice teachers' science instruction during student teaching. Designed to promote science inquiry, preservice teachers learned how to offer students more opportunities to develop their own ways of thinking through utilization of an…
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, High Stakes Tests, Teaching Methods, Student Teaching
The Role of Field Experience in Elementary Preservice Teachers' Self-Efficacy and Ability to Connect Research to Practice
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McDonnough, Jacqueline T.; Matkins, Juanita Jo – School Science and Mathematics, 2010
Though the importance of including practicum experiences in programs for the preparation of elementary preservice teachers is generally accepted, the nature of these experiences on the development of skills in teaching science can vary greatly. This study compares the effect of variations in field experiences at two institutions, one which…
Descriptors: Methods Courses, Self Efficacy, Field Experience Programs, Teaching Methods
A Longitudinal Study of Elementary Pre-Service Teachers' Mathematics Beliefs and Content Knowledge
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Swars, Susan; Hart, Lynn C.; Smith, Stephanie Z.; Smith, Marvin E.; Tolar, Tammy – School Science and Mathematics, 2007
This study investigated the mathematics beliefs and content knowledge of 103 elementary pre-service teachers in a developmental teacher preparation program that included a two course mathematics methods sequence. Pre-service teachers' pedagogical beliefs became more cognitively-oriented during the teacher preparation program with these changes…
Descriptors: Student Teaching, Preservice Teachers, Methods Courses, Teacher Attitudes
Toward the Improvement of Secondary Science Teaching
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Troxel, Verne A. – School Science and Mathematics, 1975
Reports on conference of public school and university personnel in which the improvement of preparation of prospective science teachers was the topic. Lists of suggestions are divided into the categories (1) secondary science methods courses, (2) student teaching, and (3) university-public school relationships. (CP)
Descriptors: Conferences, Curriculum, Higher Education, Methods Courses
The Border Crossings of a Multicultural Science Education Enthusiast.
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Luft, Julie A. – School Science and Mathematics, 1999
Examines the "borders" a preservice science education student encountered as she completed her student teaching in a cultural setting that was different from her own. Suggests that, during field experiences, preservice teachers may encounter multiple cultural borders, some consistent and some inconsistent with their instructional philosophy.…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Multicultural Education