Preparing Teachers to Teach Science: Learning Science as a Process.

Cornell, Elizabeth A.

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ERIC Number: EJ312742

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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Preparing Teachers to Teach Science: Learning Science as a Process.

Cornell, Elizabeth A.

Current: The Journal of Marine Education, v6 n2 p22-25 Win 1985

Cites the lack of students' understanding and practicing of science processes as evidenced in science fair projects. Major contributors to the decline in science achievement are discussed. Author suggests teachers need experience with "sciencing" in the form of original investigative projects. Coursework designed to meet this goal is described. (DH)

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Marine Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Education, Science Instruction, Teacher Improvement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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