ERIC Number: EJ809318
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Sep
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0047-231X
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Science 101: An Integrated, Inquiry-Oriented Science Course for Education Majors
Edgcomb, Michelle; Britner, Shari L.; McConnaughay, Kelly; Wolffe, Robert
Journal of College Science Teaching, v38 n1 p22-27 Sep 2008
Science 101 was designed by a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional team, with leadership from the Departments of Biology and Teacher Education, and participation by faculty in the Departments of Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, the College of Engineering, and master teachers from school districts in the state of Illinois. Their goal was to develop a course that would provide preservice teachers with the background necessary to teach inquiry-based, investigative science. This article describes the student learning outcomes and attitudinal shifts among the students enrolled in this course. (Contains 4 figures.)
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Education Majors, Preservice Teachers, Academic Achievement, Master Teachers, Science Curriculum, Inquiry, College Science, Science Instruction, Student Teacher Attitudes, Attitude Change, Self Esteem, Scientific Concepts, Elementary School Science, Middle Schools, Secondary School Science
National Science Teachers Association. 1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201-3000. Tel: 800-722-6782; Fax: 703-243-3924; e-mail: membership@nsta.org; Web site: http://www.nsta.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Higher Education; Middle Schools
Audience: Students; Teachers
Language: English
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