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Direct linkBritner, Shari L.; Finson, Kevin D. – Journal of Elementary Science Education, 2005
This study reports on student experiences in an inquiry-oriented elementary science methods course. Students in this course designed and conducted an independent investigation, and then adapted that investigation to develop an inquiry-oriented lesson and a corresponding performance assessment. Students' written reflections expressed increased…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Elementary School Science, Methods Courses, Teacher Education Curriculum
Schafer, Larry E., Ed. – 1994
This book describes methods used in the education of science teachers. Chapters in the book and authors are as follows: (1) "Teaching Elementary Teachers How to Use the Learning Cycle for Guided Instruction in Science" (John Staver and Gail Shroyer); (2) "Helping Preservice Teachers Master Authentic Assessment for the Learning Cycle…
Descriptors: Action Research, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education
