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Direct linkMacDonald, Amy; Danaia, Lena; Sikder, Shukla; Huser, Carmen – International Journal of Early Childhood, 2021
There is a growing interest in the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into early childhood education programs. However, existing research suggests that many educators experience uncertainty, or even fear, when it comes to teaching STEM content. This article presents baseline data about Australian early…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Self Efficacy, STEM Education
Deehan, James; Danaia, Lena; McKinnon, David H. – Research in Science Education, 2020
The science achievement of primary students, both in Australia and abroad, has been the subject of intensive research in recent decades. Consequently, much research has been conducted to investigate primary science education. Within this literature, there is a striking juxtaposition between tertiary science teaching preparation programs and the…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Science Instruction, Self Efficacy, Teaching Experience
MacDonald, Amy; Huser, Carmen; Sikder, Shukla; Danaia, Lena – Early Childhood Education Journal, 2020
This article reports findings from a two-year independent evaluation of the "Little Scientists" program; a program providing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professional development for early childhood educators across Australia. This article reports on the qualitative data gathered with educators to illustrate…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, STEM Education, Faculty Development, Early Childhood Teachers
Deehan, James; McKinnon, David H.; Danaia, Lena – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2019
If the declines in interest and performance within school science are to be reversed, it is imperative that competent and confident teachers deliver quality science experiences. This paper reports on the long-term implementation of two complementary, student-centered tertiary science methods courses that integrated instruction in content with…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Self Efficacy, Preservice Teachers, Elementary School Teachers
Murphy, Steve; MacDonald, Amy; Wang, Cen Audrey; Danaia, Lena – Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, 2019
There are international calls to enhance learner engagement in STEM. Further, there are international concerns about the gender disparity in interest, aspiration, and participation in STEM. These calls recognise the role that learners' motivation in, and emotional response to, STEM plays in their participation and achievement in STEM education.…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Learning Motivation, Psychological Patterns, Learner Engagement
Download full textBartlett, Sophie; Fitzgerald, Michael T.; McKinnon, David H.; Danaia, Lena; Lazendic-Galloway, Jasmina – Journal of Astronomy & Earth Sciences Education, 2018
A new survey for measuring students' astronomy and science attitudes that has been validated for use with high school students (with a future intent to expand to middle school and university) is presented. We initially present a short review of instruments in the literature that attempt to measure attitudes in astronomy together with the…
Descriptors: Student Surveys, Student Attitudes, Astronomy, College Students
