Determinants of the competence and confidence of teacher education students studying primary science education |
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| Authors: | Ian Farnsworth Bruce Jeans |
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| Institution: | (1) Faculty of Education, Deakin University, 3280 Warrnambool, Vic |
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| Abstract: | Conclusion This study suggests that most students entering science or science education units in preservice primary teacher education
courses have a positive attitude to the teaching/learning of primary science and see value in all domains of science for children
at this stage. This was an unexpected finding. It was of concern however, that their interest in physical science topics was
so low. This may be due to previous specific experiences in secondary science. Science and science education units should
build on the positive attitudes of students and could develop physical science ideas through their significance in environmental
and social problems.
Specializations: science education, teacher education in science.
Specializations: science education policy and practice, teacher education, school effectiveness. |
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