Teacher Beliefs and Cultural Models: A Challenge for Science Teacher Preparation Programs.

Bryan, Lynn A.; Atwater, Mary M.

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Publication Date: 2002

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Teacher Beliefs and Cultural Models: A Challenge for Science Teacher Preparation Programs.

Bryan, Lynn A.; Atwater, Mary M.

Science Education, v86 n6 p821-39 Nov 2002

Delineates a rationale for the study of teacher beliefs about issues of culture and its impact on science teaching and learning. Asserts three major categories of teacher beliefs to examine for designing teacher education programs that aim to meet the challenges of increasingly culturally diverse classrooms. Discuss implications for science teacher education programs and research. (Author/MM)

Descriptors: Cultural Pluralism, Preservice Teachers, Science Curriculum, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Teacher Education

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Language: English

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