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Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Volume 8, Issue 1, Article
8 (June, 2007) Deborah CORRIGAN A frame for the development of preservice science teachers |
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Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Volume 8, Issue 1, Article
8 (June, 2007) Deborah CORRIGAN A frame for the development of preservice science teachers |
Introduction
Providing a frame for the development of preservice science teachers is not a new idea. However this paper describes how a frame has been used to articulate the intentions of a preservice secondary chemistry education course to students of that course, as well as ways this frame is used through the teaching of the course as a diagnostic and development tool to assist the learning of these preservice teachers.
The frame used in this course assumes that knowledge, skills and attitudes are all important aspects in the growth of preservice science teachers. This paper focuses on the knowledge domain as the development of skills and attitudes has been detailed elsewhere (Corrigan, 2005). The use of learning logs and portfolios as reflective tools is highlighted as they have been critical elements in the application of this frame within the course. The paper concludes with some final implications for preservice science teacher development.
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