Examining the Effect of Science-Based Assignments on Teacher Self-Efficacy
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Teaching Practices (Poster Only) – Analysis, synthesis, reflection, and discussion
Abstract
Self-efficacy is a basis for effective science teaching across grade levels; however, it is of utmost concern in the primary schools. Because primary teachers impact student scientific knowledge and attitude (Rennie, Goodrum, & Hacking, 2001), educators that have a strong pedagogical content knowledge, high self-efficacy towards science and science education, and a positive outlook are key to instilling scientific literacy in their students (Shulman,1986; Supovitz & Turner, 2000). Since self-efficacy in teaching begins at the undergraduate level, this research examined the effect of science-based assignments on pre-service teacher self-efficacy in teaching science in an effective instruction course.
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Recommended Citation
Pearce, Erin, "Examining the Effect of Science-Based Assignments on Teacher Self-Efficacy" (2019). SoTL Commons Conference. 2.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sotlcommons/SoTL/2019/2
Examining the Effect of Science-Based Assignments on Teacher Self-Efficacy
Poster
Self-efficacy is a basis for effective science teaching across grade levels; however, it is of utmost concern in the primary schools. Because primary teachers impact student scientific knowledge and attitude (Rennie, Goodrum, & Hacking, 2001), educators that have a strong pedagogical content knowledge, high self-efficacy towards science and science education, and a positive outlook are key to instilling scientific literacy in their students (Shulman,1986; Supovitz & Turner, 2000). Since self-efficacy in teaching begins at the undergraduate level, this research examined the effect of science-based assignments on pre-service teacher self-efficacy in teaching science in an effective instruction course.
