The Effects of Hands-On, Minds-On Teaching Experiences on Attitudes of Preservice Elementary Teachers.

Pedersen, J. E.; McCurdy, D. W.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ473456

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0036-8326

EISSN: N/A

The Effects of Hands-On, Minds-On Teaching Experiences on Attitudes of Preservice Elementary Teachers.

Pedersen, J. E.; McCurdy, D. W.

Science Education, v76 n2 p141-46 Apr 1992

Examines the effects of a science methods course on the attitudes of the preservice elementary teachers (n=145) toward teaching science. Results indicated a significant positive change in attitude that was not significantly different for low and high science achievers. (MDH)

Descriptors: Education Majors, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, High Achievement, Higher Education, Low Achievement, Methods Courses, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Education, Science Instruction, Teacher Attitudes

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A