Implications of a comparative assessment of exemplary and novice elementary teachers |
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| Authors: | David D Kumar Clifford A Hofwolt |
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| Institution: | (1) Vanderbilt University, USA;(2) National Center for Science Teaching and Learning, The Ohio State University, 1929 Kenny Road, 43210-1015 Columbus, OH |
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| Abstract: | Conclusion This study points to the fact that it would be practical to compare and assess the instructional strategies of exemplary and
novice elementary science teachers using a set of criteria derived from published teacher effectiveness studies. According
to this study there are differences ranging from significant to null between the instructional behaviors of exemplary and
novice teachers, and it indicates that it may not be appropriate to rely entirely upon the findings of individual teacher
effectiveness studies to prepare effective preservice teachers. Science teacher educators need to focus more directly on the
differences in instructional strategies between the exemplary and novice teachers and inquire further into determining the
causes for the differences. Hurd (1982) reported that about half of the elementary teachers studied believe that their preservice
education failed to prepare them to teach science in real classrooms. If what separates exemplary teachers from novices can
be clearly identified, then the science teacher educator’s task of preparing effective preservice teachers will be an easier
one. Then it would be also possible to develop effective preservice science teacher education programs more congruent with
exemplary science teaching practices and augment the existing science teacher education knowledge base through further research. |
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