Students' Views about Scientists and School Science: Engaging K-8 Teachers in a National Study.

Barman, Charles R.

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ERIC Number: EJ630157

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1999

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Students' Views about Scientists and School Science: Engaging K-8 Teachers in a National Study.

Barman, Charles R.

Journal of Science Teacher Education, v10 n1 p43-54 Feb 1999

Studies elementary and middle school students' understanding of scientists and doing science in school by using the Draw-A-Scientist Test (DAST). Recommends creating opportunities for students to see scientists in different settings and roles. (Contains 23 references.) (YDS)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Freehand Drawing, Middle Schools, Science Curriculum, Science Instruction, Science Teachers, Scientists, Teacher Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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