Effects of Subject-Matter Knowledge in the Teaching of Biology and Physics.

Hashweh, Maher Z.

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ERIC Number: EJ356274

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Publication Date: 1987

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Effects of Subject-Matter Knowledge in the Teaching of Biology and Physics.

Hashweh, Maher Z.

Teaching and Teacher Education, v3 n2 p109-20 1987

Examination of the content knowledge of six experienced secondary school physics and biology teachers through observation of instructional planning indicated that the influence of the teachers' subject matter knowledge was evident in their modifications of textbook subject matter content and through their use of explanatory representations. (Author/CB)

Descriptors: Biology, Instructional Development, Knowledge Level, Physics, Science Teachers, Secondary Education, Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Behavior

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Language: English

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