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  • 标题:Changes in American preservice elementary teachers’ efficacy beliefs and anxieties during a science methods course
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  • 作者:Murat Bursal
  • 期刊名称:Science Education International
  • 印刷版ISSN:1450-104X
  • 电子版ISSN:2077-2327
  • 出版年度:2012
  • 卷号:23
  • 期号:1
  • 出版社:International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE)
  • 摘要:Fifty-five American preservice elementary teachers’ personal science teaching efficacy (PSTE) beliefs, science anxiety (SANX) levels, and common science misconceptions were investigated during a science methods course. A significant increase in the PSTE scores and a slight -but statistically insignificant- decrease in the SANX scores were detected during the course. Consistent with Bandura’s social cognitive theory, the inclusion of inquiry activities and micro-teaching experiences into science methods course contributed to positive changes in preservice teachers’ beliefs regarding science teaching. On the other hand, a majority of the participants possessed several misconceptions about basic science topics. It was concluded that, similar to mastery experiences as a source of efficacy beliefs, participants’ unawareness of their science misconceptions contributed to enhancement of their personal science teaching efficacy beliefs.
  • 关键词:Mastery experiences; personal science teaching efficacy; pre-service elementary teacher; science anxiety; science misconceptions
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