Rethinking the Elementary Science Methods Course: A Case for Content, Pedagogy, and Informal Science Education.

摘要: There is increasing evidence that to prepare individuals who will be better, more effective teachers of elementary science, different methods preparing prospective are necessary. A central element in teacher preparation the science course. This qualitative study presents theoretical and practical rationale for developing a constructivist-based course reports on findings first four years. Acting premise preservice gain important understandings about learning teaching by being encouraged become both learner reflect their experiences roles, demonstrates constructivist practices, requires development curriculum units centres, allows students experience practice formal informal environments, provides with opportunity observe upon styles stu...