ERIC Number: EJ1138411
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
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A Project-Based Learning Approach to Teaching Physics for Pre-Service Elementary School Teacher Education Students
Goldstein, Olzan
Cogent Education, v3 n1 Article 1200833 2016
This paper describes the impact of the project-based learning (PBL) approach on learning and teaching physics from the perspective of pre-service elementary school teacher education students and an instructor. This approach promoted meaningful learning (mainly in the scope of projects), higher motivation, and active involvement of students in learning during the entire course. It improved students' attitudes towards learning physics, reducing fear, and increasing their self-efficacy and enjoyment of learning. This approach developed essential learning and collaborative skills, and strengthened interpersonal and intercultural interactions among all. Implementing PBL raised several challenges: the tension between the quality of learning and the scope of the course content and the necessity to combine a variety of teaching methods to meet students' learning needs. The paper describes advantages and difficulties from the perspectives of both students and the instructor.
Descriptors: Student Projects, Intercultural Communication, Course Content, Teaching Methods, Interpersonal Communication, Physics, Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes, Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Education, Science Instruction, Student Motivation, Self Efficacy, College Faculty, Instructional Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Constructivism (Learning), Phenomenology, Questionnaires, Semi Structured Interviews, Journal Writing, Teacher Attitudes, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Qualitative Research
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Israel
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