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ERIC Number: EJ590309
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-1090-185X
Contributors to the Decision of Elementary Education Majors To Choose Science as an Academic Concentration.
Moore, Jacquelyn J.; Watson, Scott B.
Journal of Elementary Science Education, v11 n1 p39-48 Spr 1999
Compares the science locus of control and the past science experiences of a group of preservice teachers who had declared an academic concentration in science with elementary education majors in general. Finds that the science-concentration group reported more favorable science experiences from kindergarten through college. Contains 14 references. (Author/WRM)
Descriptors: Education Majors, Educational Experience, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Locus of Control, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Science Instruction, Self Concept, Self Efficacy, Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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