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ERIC Number: EJ651182
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1087-3430
Inquiring into Three Approaches to Hands-On Learning in Elementary and Secondary Science Methods Courses.
Barnes, Marianne B.; Foley, Kathleen R.
Electronic Journal of Science Education, v4 n2 Dec 1999
Investigates three approaches to hands-on science learning in two contexts, an elementary science methods class and a secondary science methods class. Focused on an activity on foam. Concludes that when developing models for teaching science methods courses, methods instructors need to share power with prospective teachers. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Hands on Science, Methods Courses, Preservice Teachers, Science Instruction, Teacher Education, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Foam