Science knowledge and efficacy beliefs among preservice elementary teachers: A follow-up study |
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| Authors: | George Wenner |
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| Institution: | (1) Buffalo State College, 14222 Buffalo, New York |
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| Abstract: | Slightly over two years ago aspects of knowledge and efficacy beliefs among preservice elementary teachers regarding science education were examined. Those results indicated a low level of science knowledge and a marked lack of confidence toward teaching science among prospective teachers. In the interim suggestions from that study have resulted in an increase in the number of required science courses that have been implemented in the teacher education program. The current, follow-up, study, found no increase in science content knowledge but did identify positive changes in efficacy beliefs. The results are discussed relative to Locus of Control theory. |
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| Keywords: | Ethnographic methodology positive efficacy beliefs science education |
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