Science Interest and Confidence among Preservice Elementary Teachers.

Jarrett, Olga S.

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ERIC Number: EJ590310

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Science Interest and Confidence among Preservice Elementary Teachers.

Jarrett, Olga S.

Journal of Elementary Science Education, v11 n1 p49-59 Spr 1999

Examines the effects of previous experiences in science learning on prospective elementary teachers' interest and confidence in teaching science. Reports on the effect of an inquiry-based science methods course on teacher interest and confidence. Finds that elementary school experience, plus the number of science courses taken in college, predicted initial confidence. Contains 21 references. (Author/WRM)

Descriptors: Educational Experience, Elementary Education, Higher Education, Inquiry, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Methods Courses, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Science Instruction, Self Efficacy, Student Attitudes, Teacher Background

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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