Reconstructing Elementary Teacher Candidates' Understanding of Mathematics and Science Content.

Stoddart, Trish; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ469799

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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Reconstructing Elementary Teacher Candidates' Understanding of Mathematics and Science Content.

Stoddart, Trish; And Others

Teaching and Teacher Education, v9 n3 p229-41 Jun 1993

Examines the mathematics and science content knowledge of elementary teacher candidates, presents data showing elementary teacher deficiencies in this subject matter, and provides a conceptual approach to educating teachers in these subjects. Data are presented illustrating the effectiveness of these approaches in improving novice teacher's understanding of subject content. (GLR)

Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers, Higher Education, Methods Courses, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Preservice Teacher Education, Program Effectiveness, Teacher Effectiveness

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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