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A Qualitative Study of Urban and Suburban Elementary Student Understandings of Pest-Related Science and Agricultural Education Benchmarks.
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Trexler, Cary J. – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2000
Clinical interviews with nine fifth graders revealed that experiences play a pivotal role in their understanding of pests. They lack well-developed schema and language to discuss pest management. A foundation of core biological concepts was necessary for understanding pests and pest management. (Conatains 34 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Benchmarking, Biology, Elementary Education
Prospective Elementary Teacher Understandings of Pest-Related Science and Agricultural Education Benchmarks.
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Trexler, Cary J.; Heinze, Kirk L. – Journal of Agricultural Education, 2001
Clinical interviews with eight preservice elementary teachers elicited their understanding of pest-related benchmarks. Those with out-of-school experience were better able to articulate their understanding. Many were unable to make connections between scientific, societal and technological concepts. (Contains 39 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Benchmarking, Elementary School Teachers, Knowledge Base for Teaching