An Exploratory Study of Teachers' Beliefs Regarding the Implementation of Constructivism in Their Classrooms

An Exploratory Study of Teachers' Beliefs Regarding the Implementation of Constructivism in Their Classrooms

Identifies the factors influencing K-12 science teachers' implementation of constructivism in their classrooms. Specifically examines the implementation of five subcomponents of constructivism: personal relevance, critical voice, scientific uncertainty, shared control, and student negotiation....

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of science teacher education 2000-11, Vol.11 (4), p.323-343
Hauptverfasser: Beck, Judy, Czerniak, Charlene M., Lumpe, Andrew T.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Classroom management
Classroom Techniques
Constructivism
Constructivism (Learning)
Constructs
Educational research
Elementary Secondary Education
Higher Education
Questionnaires
Saliency
Science education
Science Instruction
Science teachers
Scientific belief
Teacher Attitudes
Teachers
Teaching Methods
Voice control
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Zusammenfassung:Identifies the factors influencing K-12 science teachers' implementation of constructivism in their classrooms. Specifically examines the implementation of five subcomponents of constructivism: personal relevance, critical voice, scientific uncertainty, shared control, and student negotiation. Also assesses the relationship between these belief structures and the teachers' perceived implementation of these recommendations in their classrooms. (SAH)
ISSN:1046-560X
1573-1847
DOI:10.1023/A:1009481115135