Dissertation Theses

Teacher thinking: A comparison of science elective and non-science elective primary school teachers

Title:
Teacher thinking: A comparison of science elective and non-science elective primary school teachers
Authors:
- So, W. M. W.
Year Published:
1996
Education Categories:
- G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  - GD Science & Technology
- M Teachers & Education for Teachers
  - MF Characteristics & Conditions of Educational Workers
Keywords:
Teacher Education Teacher Thinking
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1990-1997.6
Level:
- Primary Education
Abstract:
The author reports that science and non-science elective teachers, representing different level of subject expertise, were studied. Teachers were interviewed on how they planned a primary science lesson. Interview protocols were analyzed by using the Taxonomy of Observed Teacher Thinking which assessed the quality of teacher thinking as reflected by cognitive complexity. The planned lessons were observed and then evaluated with the Configuration Checklist. The author notes that marked differences were observed in teacher thinking during lesson planning, in structural complexity of teacher thinking, and in teachers' pedagogical content beliefs.
Degree Type:
Master
Institution:
University of Hong Kong
School Location:
Hong Kong
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Dissertation Theses
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/90821c73
Entry Date:
2010-09-07