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Deniz, Hasan; Adibelli, Elif – Research in Science Education, 2015
The main purpose of this study was to explore the factors mediating the translation of second grade teachers' nature of science (NOS) views into classroom practice after completing a graduate level NOS course. Four second grade in-service elementary teachers comprised the sample of this study. Data were collected from several sources during the…
Descriptors: Grade 2, Elementary School Teachers, Science Instruction, Scientific Principles
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Sahin, Elif Adibelli; Deniz, Hasan – International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 2016
This study explored how four elementary teachers assessed the developmental appropriateness and importance of nine nature of science (NOS) aspects after participating in a yearlong professional development program. A multiple-embedded case study design was employed. The primary data sources included (a) Views of Nature of Science Elementary School…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Scientific Principles, Case Studies