Primary Teachers' Understanding in Science and Its Impact in the Classroom.

Harlen, Wynne

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ERIC Number: EJ561887

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Publication Date: 1997

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Primary Teachers' Understanding in Science and Its Impact in the Classroom.

Harlen, Wynne

Research in Science Education, v27 n3 p323-37 1997

Research into primary teachers' understanding of concepts in science and technology provided information on teachers' confidence in teaching science, their understanding of a range of key ideas, and their own educational background in science. Teachers expressed low confidence in teaching science but also claimed not to find great difficulty in using certain required skills. Contains 24 references. (Author/PVD)

Descriptors: Difficulty Level, Foreign Countries, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Primary Education, Science Education, Skill Analysis, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Education, Teaching Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Scotland)

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