Self-efficacy and science anxiety among preservice primary teachers: Origins and remedies     

DR James Watters  DR Ian Ginns 《Research in Science Education》1994,24(1):348-357

The preservice training of primary teachers is an opportunity to provide positive experiences which may ameliorate students' anxiety about science and science teaching, and enhance their beliefs that they may become effective science teachers. The previous and current science related experiences, and beliefs, of an intake of primary teachers participating in an introductory science content subject, were explored. Matter and energy concepts were major content components of the subject. Data were collected from pre- and post-test administrations of psychometric tests designed to measure students' science teaching self-efficacy, science related attitudes, interest in science teaching, and preferred learning environment. A randomly selected sample of students was interviewed at the commencement and finish of the subject. One third of the sample was assigned to a study group in which a constructivist approach to laboratorys sessions was adopted. The remainder of the sample experienced a more traditional transmissive format in laboratory sessions. Analysis of the quantitative data revealed no group differences in self-efficacy. Interesting contrasts between students evident in the data from the interviews facilitated the articulation of tentative assertions about the causative factors that may influence the development of students' sense of self-efficacy and possible science related anxiety. Specialisations: science teacher education, conceptual change, scientific reasoning. Specialisations: science teacher education, conceptual change, scientific reasoning.  相似文献   

A constructivist approach to secondary school science experiments     

Wayne Schulz  DR. Campbell McRobbie 《Research in Science Education》1994,24(1):295-303

The focus of this study was on the investigation of a laboratory instructional program on electricity designed for conceptual development using constructivist principles for conceptual change. This approach was compared with a traditional laboratory approach in a quasi-experimental design. The sample was 247 grade 10 students (boys) in a large non-government urban school. Covariance analysis with the corresponding pretest as covariate showed statistically and educationally significant gains for the experimental group on cognitive but not attitudinal outcomes when compared to the traditional group. Student and teacher interview data provide some evidence for the success of the experimental approach. Specializations: physics education, constructivist approaches to in practical work. Specializations: science teacher education, learning environments, conceptual change.  相似文献   

A model for research-based State professional development policy     

Allan Luke  Felicity McArdle 《Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education》2009,37(3):231-251

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The Nottingham Apprenticeship Model: Schools in partnership with artists and creative practitioners     

Morwenna Griffiths  Felicity Woolf 《British Educational Research Journal》2009,35(4):557-574

This article documents the collaborative research and development of an apprenticeship model of learning for the arts. It focuses on teachers working in partnership with artists and other creative practitioners. The model is rooted in theories of social learning and cognitive apprenticeship. It was developed and tested through collaborative research, some of it action research. The aim was to explore and test the model for appropriateness and for its impact on the learning of all participants (children, teachers, creative practitioners). The model was found to be useful as a guide to the organisation of children's learning in the arts. Moreover, using the model had a positive effect on the inclusion of children on the margins into wider school learning. The model was also useful in facilitating the professional development of the adults concerned: teachers, artists and others.  相似文献   

Double standards and first principles: framing teaching assistant support for pupils with special educational needs: a response     

Felicity Fletcher‐Campbell 《欧洲特需教育杂志》2013,28(4):339-340

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Teachers’ Ratings,Sex, and SCAT as Predictors of Rank in High School Class     

Paul W. Dixon DR.  Nobukok Fukuda  Anne E. Berens 《Journal of Experimental Education》2013,81(3):21-26

Data from 561 high-school seniors were analyzed using multiple linear regression to determine the independent contribution of each variable to the criterion of rank in class (R). Significant F ratioswere obtained for SCAT V and Q, teachers’ ratings of Accuracy (ACCU), Effort and Industry (E-I), and Reliability and Responsibility (R-R). R-R and ACCU, but not E-I, were found to be significant preditors of SCAT V and SCAT Q. Females were significantly higher than males on R, ACCU, E-I, and R-R and lower on SCAT Q. The data were interpreted as supporting the effectiveness of teachers’ ratings in predicting academic performance in high school. Females’ superior performance on teacher ratings was interpreted as evidence that females conformed more than males to teachers’ expectations.  相似文献   

Trends in International Research Presented Through the Research Consortium of the American Alliance for Health,Physical Education,Recreation and Dance (1965–2008)     

Bradley J. Cardinal  Felicity M. Powell  Miyoung Lee 《Research quarterly for exercise and sport》2013,84(3):454-459

The extent of international research on the Research Consortium's program between 1965 and 2008 was documented. A total of 9,132 abstracts were reviewed, and 657 (7.19%) had an international component. Inclusion of international research ranged from a low of 1.97% in 1983 to a high of 14.24% in 2007. There was a decrease in the amount of international research presented between 1965 and 1983, after which there was an increase through 2008. Most growth was from increased contributions coming from researchers in Southeast Asia. In terms of general research topics, eight areas increased over the 44-year history reviewed, and five areas decreased. Seven recommendations are advanced for expanding the place and role of international research within the Research Consortium.  相似文献   

Medical statistics course, 29 November 1985, Guy's Hospital Medical School     

Felicity Grainger 《Health information and libraries journal》1986,3(2):131-132

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End User Searching: Threat or Opportunity? A one-day seminar organized by Aslib,Information House. London, 28 May 1987     

Felicity Grainger 《Health information and libraries journal》1987,4(4):250-252

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Leo Dubbeldam (ed.). 1995. Values and value education     

Fletcher-Campbell  Felicity 《International Review of Education/Internationale Zeitschrift für Erziehungswissenschaft/Revue internationale l'éducation》1998,44(1):113-114

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