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ERIC Number: EJ512603
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1090-185X
The Use of Metaphor by Prospective Elementary Teachers to Understand Learning Environments.
Lorsbach, Anthony W.
Journal of Elementary Science Education, v7 n2 p1-26 Sum 1995
Conducted a study to determine the value of using metaphors to understand learning environments, determine if prospective elementary teachers gain an understanding of traditional and constructivist learning environment research, and explore the implications for teacher education. Reports that the use of metaphors helped teachers understand and study learning environments. (29 references) (JRH)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Metaphors, Observation, Science Education, Science Instruction, Teacher Education, Teaching Experience
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Researchers
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Preservice Teachers