Conference Papers

A study of change in preservice elementary teachers' conceptions about natural phenomena

Title:
A study of change in preservice elementary teachers' conceptions about natural phenomena
Authors:
- So, W. M.
- Cheng, M. H.
Year Published:
1997
Conference:
European Educational Research Association. Annual Conference (1997: Frankfurt, Germany)
Education Categories:
- M Teachers & Education for Teachers
  - MA Professional Education for Teachers
- G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  - GD Science & Technology
Keywords:
Teacher Education Conceptions about Natural Phenomena
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1990-1997.6
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Post-Secondary Education
Abstract:
This paper presents the findings of a study that investigated the change in a group of preservice elementary teachers' concepts about natural phenomena. Reportedly, 33 preservice teachers in Hong Kong were asked a series of explanatory questions to see how they conceptualized natural phenomena. The authors pointed out that an examination of their responses before and after a course using teaching strategies associated with conceptual change model had showed that such kind of instructional practices could foster conceptual development. Further, the results support claims for the usefulness of conceptual change teaching strategies in conceptual development.
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Conference Papers
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/8e0a9564
Entry Date:
2010-09-22