The Natural Sciences Program at the University of New Mexico: Personalizing Science for Elementary Education Majors

The Natural Sciences Program at the University of New Mexico: Personalizing Science for Elementary Education Majors

This paper describes the philosophy, implementation, and assessment of the Natural Sciences (NatSci) Program at the University of New Mexico which is designed to provide preservice elementary and middle school teachers with the understanding of science content and processes necessary to teach scienc...

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Hauptverfasser: Cascadden, Tracey E, Tull, Debra S, Wood, Marcy B
Format: Report
Sprache:eng
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Cognitive Style
Constructivism (Learning)
Elementary Education
Elementary School Teachers
Higher Education
Knowledge Base for Teaching
Learning Modalities
Learning Strategies
Science Education
Scientific Concepts
Teacher Attitudes
Teaching Methods
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Zusammenfassung:This paper describes the philosophy, implementation, and assessment of the Natural Sciences (NatSci) Program at the University of New Mexico which is designed to provide preservice elementary and middle school teachers with the understanding of science content and processes necessary to teach science confidently and competently in their future classrooms. The program's emphasis on small classes, concept-building, integration of sciences, diverse learning styles, and the use of constructivist teaching techniques appear to be successful in increasing students' comfort level in science. (WRM)