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The Subject Matter Knowledge in Physics Related Topics of Hong Kong Junior Secondary Science Teachers.
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Yip, D. Y.; Chung, C. M.; Mak, S. Y. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1998
Assesses the subject-matter competence in physics of inservice junior secondary science teachers in Hong Kong. Concludes that teachers lack subject-area knowledge. Discusses general implications for educational improvement. Contains 41 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Knowledge Base for Teaching
Alternative Conceptions in Biology-Related Topics of Integrated Science Teachers and Implications for Teacher Education.
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Mak, Se Yuen; Yip, Din Yan; Chung, Choi Man – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 1999
Reports on a study of alternative conceptions held by junior high-level secondary science teachers enrolled in an inservice teacher-training program. Finds that science teachers are inadequately prepared to teach a broad and balanced science curriculum. Contains 34 references. (Author/WRM)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Foreign Countries, Integrated Curriculum, Knowledge Base for Teaching