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Teacher Perceptions of Science Pedagogical Content Knowledge Obtained in an Educator Preparation Programs at a Middle Tennessee State University
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Crumbly-Franklin, Juanita Bianca – ProQuest LLC, 2021
Research states that elementary educators do not possess the adequate pedagogical content knowledge necessary to teach science effectively (Baumgartner, 2010; Lewis, 2017) The purpose of this mixed method study that took place at a public land-grant university in a large metropolitan city in the southern area of the United States was to gather the…
Descriptors: Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Elementary School Science, Preservice Teachers, Science Teachers
Examining Required Special Education Coursework for Middle School Science Teachers: A Content Analysis of Course Descriptions
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Barnes, Zachary – SRATE Journal, 2021
The United States has seen an increase focus in science education at the same time that more students with disabilities (SWDs) are educated in a general education classroom. Because of this, science teachers must know how to implement best practices of working with SWDs. However, many science teachers report they do not feel prepared for this.…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education
A Paradigm Shift for Delivering Science Inservice Education.
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Rhoton, Jack – Science Educator, 1994
Describes a six-year series of science leadership institutes in Northeast Tennessee designed to prepare K-12 teachers and principals for leadership roles in the improvement of school science. Discusses training participants' work with peers, the principal's role, and the ripple effect. (KHR)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Principals