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ERIC Number: EJ641941
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0157-244X
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A Complete Circuit Is a Complete Circle: Exploring the Potential of Case Materials and Methods To Develop Teachers' Content Knowledge and Pedagogical Content Knowledge of Science.
Daehler, Kirsten R.; Shinohara, Mayumi
Research in Science Education, v31 n2 p267-88 2001
Explores the potential of science teaching cases to deepen teachers' content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge. While many teachers began discussions without a clear understanding of certain key concepts, after a two-hour case discussion and brief hands-on activities, they collaboratively developed a deeper understanding of the content. (Author/MM)
Descriptors: Case Method (Teaching Technique), Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Science Education, Teacher Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Theme issue: Case Practice in Science Teacher Education.