Culture Wars in the Classroom: Prospective Teachers Question Science.

Sullenger, Karen; Turner, Steve; Caplan, Hart; Crummey, Joe; Cuming, Rick; Charron, Cynthia; Corey, Beth

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ERIC Number: EJ615656

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Culture Wars in the Classroom: Prospective Teachers Question Science.

Sullenger, Karen; Turner, Steve; Caplan, Hart; Crummey, Joe; Cuming, Rick; Charron, Cynthia; Corey, Beth

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v37 n9 p895-915 Nov 2000

Investigates whether studying about the nature(s) of science contribute to a prospective teachers' effectiveness as a teacher. Argues that a course studying the cultural wars over science contributes to prospective teachers' professional growth because it elicits tacit beliefs about school science as it introduces more complex understanding. (Contains 48 references.) (Author/YDS)

Descriptors: Inquiry, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Preservice Teachers, Professional Development, Science and Society, Scientific Principles, Sociology, Teacher Education, Teacher Effectiveness

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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