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Direct linkAkerson, Valarie L.; Buzzelli, Cary A. – Journal of Elementary Science Education, 2007
This study explored relationships between preservice early childhood teachers' views of nature of science (NOS), cognitive developmental levels, and their cultural values. Using the Views of Nature of Science Questionnaire (VNOS-B) and interviews, we assessed views of NOS. The Learning Context Questionnaire (LCQ) was used to determine the…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Scientific Principles, Scientific Concepts, Early Childhood Education
Akerson, Valarie L.; Donnelly, Lisa A. – Journal of Elementary Science Education, 2008
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship of learner characteristics and preservice teachers' views of nature of science (NOS) prior to formal instruction. Learner characteristics investigated included metacognitive awareness, self-efficacy, attitudes toward science teaching, Perry's intellectual and ethical developmental levels,…
Descriptors: Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Self Efficacy, Scientific Principles
