Reconceptualizing the Elementary Science Methods Course Using a Reflection Orientation.

Abell, Sandra K.; Bryan, Lynn A.

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ERIC Number: EJ564501

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Reconceptualizing the Elementary Science Methods Course Using a Reflection Orientation.

Abell, Sandra K.; Bryan, Lynn A.

Journal of Science Teacher Education, v8 n3 p153-66 Aug 1997

Compares the way preservice elementary teachers build knowledge and beliefs to the way learners build science knowledge. Describes a reconceptualization of an elementary science methods course consistent with this assumption about science teaching. Contains 22 references. (DDR)

Descriptors: College Curriculum, Educational Change, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Higher Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Methods Courses, Professional Development, Reflective Teaching, Science Education, Teacher Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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