Implementation of Constructivist Pedagogy in a Geoscience Course Designed for Pre-service K-6 Teachers: Progress, Pitfalls, and Lessons Learned.
Overview & Synopsis
Points out that constructivist approach to science education is recognized as a valuable approach for building deep student understanding of scientific content and inquiry. Introduces a constructivist approach in two teacher training courses in the Spring 2000 semester and assessed their resulting content knowledge with examination-based assessment. Includes 17 references. (Author/YDS)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Implementation of Constructivist Pedagogy in a Geoscience Course Designed for Pre-service K-6 Teachers: Progress, Pitfalls, and Lessons Learned. |
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| Author / Organization | Riggs, Eric M., Kimbrough, David L. |
| Subject & Discipline | Constructivism (Learning), Earth Science, Elementary Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 2002 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-243862 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |