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ERIC Number: EJ473456
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8326
The Effects of Hands-On, Minds-On Teaching Experiences on Attitudes of Preservice Elementary Teachers.
Pedersen, J. E.; McCurdy, D. W.
Science Education, v76 n2 p141-46 Apr 1992
Examines the effects of a science methods course on the attitudes of the preservice elementary teachers (n=145) toward teaching science. Results indicated a significant positive change in attitude that was not significantly different for low and high science achievers. (MDH)
Descriptors: Education Majors, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, High Achievement, Higher Education, Low Achievement, Methods Courses, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Education, Science Instruction, Teacher Attitudes
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Hands on Experience; Preservice Teachers; Science Attitude Scale (Thompson and Shrigley); T Test