Graduating Reflective Science Teachers Through Problem Based Learning Instruction
Researchers acknowledge the professional development of science teachers as the most critical component in reforming science education. Teachers' needs for professional development in science education are not always met by existing pre-service preparation programs. This paper argues that by in...
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University of Sofia,
2008-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Researchers acknowledge the professional development of science teachers as the most critical component in reforming science education. Teachers' needs for professional development in science education are not always met by existing pre-service preparation programs. This paper argues that by incorporating problem-based learning strategies in pre-service science methods courses we can graduate more reflective practitioners, as it is the case in the medical profession. |
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| Item Description: | 1313-1958 1313-9118 |