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Publication Date: 2013
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Predictors of Science Subject Discipline Identities: A Statistical Analysis
Nieswandt, Martina; Barrett, Sarah E.; McEneaney, Elizabeth H.
Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, v13 n1 p90-110 2013
This quantitative study (n = 247) explores whether preservice science teachers express science-specific identities that reflect multiple areas of their beliefs (e.g., purpose for science teaching, inclusion of science-technology-society-environment issues into science teaching, and nature of science) as well as other individual characteristics (e.g., focus of university training, perception of self within professional communities, and interest in becoming a teacher). Hierarchical cluster analysis showed a three-cluster solution representing three subject-specific identities: Model Citizen, Model Science Teacher, and Model Non-Science Teacher. Additional analysis (multinomial logistic regression) revealed cluster membership associated with preservice science teachers' most comfortable teaching subject. (Contains 4 tables, 2 figures, and 1 note.)
Descriptors: Intellectual Disciplines, Individual Characteristics, Multivariate Analysis, Science Teachers, Scientific Principles, Statistical Analysis, Beliefs, Science Instruction, Science Education, Scores, Teacher Education, Teacher Education Programs, Foreign Countries, Secondary School Science, Questionnaires, Likert Scales, Factor Analysis, Predictor Variables, Preservice Teachers, Scientific Attitudes
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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