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ERIC Number: EJ638161
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0950-0693
'That's What Scientists Have To Do': Preservice Elementary Teachers' Conceptions of the Nature of Science during a Moon Investigation.
Abell, Sandra; Martini, Mariana; George, Melissa
International Journal of Science Education, v23 n11 p1095-1109 Nov 2001
Describes a science methods course for elementary education majors in which students investigated the phases of the moon. Concludes that students did not make direct connections between their science learning activities and the nature of science. Provides a set of recommendations related to the nature of science and moon study. (Contains 27 references.) (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Elementary Education, Epistemology, Higher Education, Methods Courses, Moons, Science Activities, Science Instruction, Space Sciences, Teacher Education Curriculum
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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