RESIDENT SCIENTISTS’ CONCEPTIONS OF SCIENCE TEACHING
Journal: Problems of Education in the 21st Century (Vol.11, No. 1)Publication Date: 2009-05-08
Authors : Frackson Mumba; Vivien M. Chabalengula; Erin Wilson; Jeffrey S. Carver; William J. F. Hunter;
Page : 129-138
Keywords : : teaching; conception; GK-12; and resident scientist;
Abstract
This study explored the conceptions of science teaching held by Resident Scientists who were providing content and pedagogical support to teachers in schools through the National Science Foundation (NSF) GK-12 project in USA. Their conceptions of teaching were compared with those held by teachers and the appropriate conceptions of science teaching reported in previous studies. A sample comprised nine Resident scientists from three science disciplines: biology, chemistry and physics. All the Resident Scientists were training to be scientists and not to be certified as teachers. Data was collected through a questionnaire and semi-structured interview. Data were analyzed by first coding the responses to identify recurring themes and categories. Five conceptions of science teaching emerged: Facilitative process, Conceptual and skill development, Ability and attitude development, Dynamic interactive process, and Content knowledge delivery process. Most conceptions of science teaching held by the Resident Scientists were similar to those held by teachers reported in previous studies. They also had elements for appropriate conceptions of science teaching. However, some Resident Scientists' views on teaching supported the knowledge transmission instructional mode. The findings have implications for teacher education, science teaching and learning, and the National Science Foundation (NSF) GK-12 program.
Other Latest Articles
- STRESSING THE COHERENCE OF PHYSICS: STUDENT JOURNALISTS’ AND SCIENCE MEDIATORS’ REACTIONS
- PEDAGOGICAL EVALUATION OF PROTOTYPE 3 OF THE AR LEARNING PLATFORM BASED ON THE RESULTS ACHIEVED DURING THE THIRD ARISE SUMMER SCHOOL
- TEACHING ABOUT INTOXICATING SUBSTANCES IN PRIMARY SCHOOL: TEACHER STUDENTS´ THOUGHTS ON THE SUBJECT
- TEACHING PROTEIN SCIENCE WITH APPLICATION OF COMPUTERS – CASE STUDY OF BCL-2 PROTEIN FAMILY
- COMPUTER GRAPHICS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION
Last modified: 2017-09-14 17:33:35