ERIC Number: EJ950015
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 13
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-3831
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Future Elementary School Teachers' Conceptual Change Concerning Photosynthesis
Ahopelto, Ilona; Mikkila-Erdmann, Mirjamaija; Anto, Erkki; Penttinen, Marjaana
Scandinavian Journal of Educational Research, v55 n5 p503-515 2011
The purpose of this study was to examine conceptual change among future elementary school teachers while studying a scientific text concerning photosynthesis. Students' learning goals in relation to their learning outcomes were also examined. The participants were future elementary school teachers. The design consisted of pre- and post-tests. The study revealed that student teachers have severe misconceptions concerning photosynthesis. However, the results indicated that a coherent expository text works as an effective support in the learning process. Further, results showed that students who express high-level learning goals are more likely to undergo conceptual change than students with low-level learning goals. The study highlights the importance of science education in teacher training at universities. (Contains 4 figures and 1 footnote.)
Descriptors: Student Teachers, Student Attitudes, Botany, Elementary School Teachers, Misconceptions, Teaching Methods, Science Education, Reader Text Relationship, Educational Objectives, Comparative Analysis, Low Achievement, High Achievement, Foreign Countries, Pretests Posttests, Adult Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education; Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Finland
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