Studies on Attitude Toward Teaching Science and Anxiety About Teaching Science in Preservice Elementary Teachers.

Westerback, Mary E.

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ERIC Number: EJ268902

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Publication Date: 1982-Oct

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Studies on Attitude Toward Teaching Science and Anxiety About Teaching Science in Preservice Elementary Teachers.

Westerback, Mary E.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v19 n7 p603-16 Oct 1982

Effects of a sequence of two science content courses (earth science/biology and physical science) on preservice elementary teachers' attitude toward and anxiety about science teaching were examined. Results from two studies (1977-78, N=78 and 1978-79, N=71) indicate attitude/anxiety changed in a positive direction and continued in subsequent teacher training courses. (Author/JN)

Descriptors: Anxiety, Attitude Change, Biology, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers, Higher Education, Physical Sciences, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Education, Science Instruction, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Characteristics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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