Changes in Elementary Preservice Teachers' Attitudes about Science during Courses Following the 5E Instructional Model
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| Title: | Changes in Elementary Preservice Teachers' Attitudes about Science during Courses Following the 5E Instructional Model |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Long, Christopher Sean, Fraser, Barry J., Subramaniam, Karthigeyan, Harrell, Pamela E. |
| Source: | AERA Online Paper Repository. 2019. |
| Availability: | AERA Online Paper Repository. Available from: American Educational Research Association. 1430 K Street NW Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005. Tel: 202-238-3200; Fax: 202-238-3250; e-mail: subscriptions@aera.net; Web site: http://www.aera.net |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 18 |
| Publication Date: | 2019 |
| Document Type: | Speeches/Meeting Papers Reports - Research Tests/Questionnaires |
| Education Level: | Elementary Education Higher Education Postsecondary Education Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Attitude Change, Student Attitudes, Elementary School Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Scientific Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Attitude Measures, Pretests Posttests |
| Geographic Terms: | Texas |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Test of Science Related Attitudes |
| Abstract: | This study involved the attitudes towards science of elementary preservice teachers at a large public university in Texas. A version of the Test of Science Related Attitudes (TOSRA) was used to assess teachers' attitudes before and after completing a teaching methods course. The coursework involved an integrated science curriculum and centered on the 5E lesson cycle. Statistical analyses showed significant improvements in attitudes towards science for four of the seven TOSRA scales. In contrast, for two TOSRA scales, there was a significant deterioration in attitudes. Overall, the science methods course seemed to have a positive effect on elementary preservice teachers' attitudes. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2021 |
| Access URL: | https://www.aera.net/Publications/Online-Paper-Repository/AERA-Online-Paper-Repository |
| Accession Number: | ED614557 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study involved the attitudes towards science of elementary preservice teachers at a large public university in Texas. A version of the Test of Science Related Attitudes (TOSRA) was used to assess teachers' attitudes before and after completing a teaching methods course. The coursework involved an integrated science curriculum and centered on the 5E lesson cycle. Statistical analyses showed significant improvements in attitudes towards science for four of the seven TOSRA scales. In contrast, for two TOSRA scales, there was a significant deterioration in attitudes. Overall, the science methods course seemed to have a positive effect on elementary preservice teachers' attitudes. |
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