Intentions of Science Teachers to Use Investigative Teaching Methods: A Test of the Theory of Planned Behavior.

Crawley, Frank E., III

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ERIC Number: EJ417247

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

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Intentions of Science Teachers to Use Investigative Teaching Methods: A Test of the Theory of Planned Behavior.

Crawley, Frank E., III

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v27 n7 p685-97 Oct 1990

Investigated were determinants of teachers' behavioral intentions including attitude toward the behavior, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control. Intent to perform the behavior appears to be under the control of most teachers, with little need for social support and with ample resources and sufficient opportunities available to perform the behavior. (Author/KR)

Descriptors: Behavior, Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education, Intermediate Grades, Middle Schools, Science Activities, Science Education, Secondary School Science, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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