Student-Teachers' Grasp of Science Concepts.
Overview & Synopsis
Describes an assessment of science student teachers' knowledge of biological concepts performed before and after their one-year Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) course. Finds little improvement in subject knowledge following training or in subsequent teaching of the concepts during the PGCE year. Suggests ways to improve science teacher education. (Contains 11 references.) (Author/WRM)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Student-Teachers' Grasp of Science Concepts. |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Lenton, Graham, Turner, Gill |
| Subject & Discipline | Foreign Countries, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Misconceptions |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1999 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-213045 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |