Prospective Teachers' Conceptions of the Knowledge Base for Teaching Chemistry at the German Gymnasium.

Koballa, Thomas R., Jr.; Graber, Wolfgang; Coleman, Dava; Kemp, Andrew C.

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ERIC Number: EJ597926

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Publication Date: 1999

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Prospective Teachers' Conceptions of the Knowledge Base for Teaching Chemistry at the German Gymnasium.

Koballa, Thomas R., Jr.; Graber, Wolfgang; Coleman, Dava; Kemp, Andrew C.

Journal of Science Teacher Education, v10 n4 p269-86 Nov 1999

Describes prospective teachers' conceptions of what one needs to know to be a chemistry teacher at the German gymnasium, and compares their conceptions with those emphasized by the university they attend. Hypothesizes that preservice teachers' conceptions suggest a nested model of knowledge needed for chemistry teaching. (Contains 30 references.) (WRM)

Descriptors: Chemistry, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Secondary Education, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Education, Teacher Education Programs, Teacher Educators

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Germany

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