Preparing Preservice Chemistry Teachers for Constructivist Classrooms through Use of Authentic Activities.

Jones, Loretta L.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ548109

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Publication Date: 1997

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Preparing Preservice Chemistry Teachers for Constructivist Classrooms through Use of Authentic Activities.

Jones, Loretta L.; And Others

Journal of Chemical Education, v74 n7 p787-88 Jul 1997

Discusses the collaborative approach of the Rocky Mountain Teacher Education Collaborative to helping preservice teachers develop pedagogical content knowledge. Describes a course in the teaching of chemistry that was believed to be key in the development of pedagogical content knowledge. Highlights assessment and reactions to the course. (JRH)

Descriptors: Chemistry, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperation, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Learning Activities, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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