Science Teacher Turnover in Texas: Who Are They and Where Do They Go?
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DOI: 10.1002/sce.21971
Abstract: The teacher shortage is a very real problem in America's schools. While research has sought to describe the shortage, the science teacher labor market is oftentimes bundled with other curricula. This study aims to better… read more here.
Keywords: science; science teacher; teacher turnover; leave teaching ... See more keywords
Specifying a curriculum for biopolitical critical literacy in science teacher education: exploring roles for science fiction
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DOI: 10.1007/s11422-017-9834-0
Abstract: In this essay I suggest some ways in which science teacher educators in Western neoliberal economies might facilitate learners’ development of a critical literacy concerning the social and cultural changes signified by the concept of… read more here.
Keywords: science; critical literacy; science teacher; education ... See more keywords
Determination of the opinions of science teacher candidates about nanoscience and nanotechnology and their development through activities
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-12458-w
Abstract: This study seeks to explore the perspectives of science teacher candidates on nanoscience and nanotechnology, aiming to enhance their understanding through structured activities. Undergraduate students training to become science teachers were selected as the participants… read more here.
Keywords: science teacher; nanoscience nanotechnology; nanotechnology; teacher candidates ... See more keywords
Teaching the Practice of Leading Sense-Making Discussions in Science: Science Teacher Educators Using Rehearsals
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DOI: 10.1080/1046560x.2017.1302729
Abstract: ABSTRACT Rehearsal is an increasingly important teacher education pedagogy. We explore how 3 science teacher educators thought about and used pauses within rehearsals to support secondary science teacher candidates in learning to facilitate sense-making discussions.… read more here.
Keywords: science; teacher; teacher educators; making discussions ... See more keywords
Determinants of Persistence Among Science Teacher-Trainees: Examining the Role of Self-Efficacy, Task Value, and Academic Hope
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DOI: 10.1080/1046560x.2017.1379860
Abstract: ABSTRACT Grounded in the expectancy-value and hope theories, the present study was conducted to examine the extent to which self-efficacy, task value, and academic hope predict persistence among science teacher-trainees in Uganda. The sample consisted… read more here.
Keywords: task value; academic hope; value; hope ... See more keywords
Transformation of Professional Identities From Scientist to Teacher in a Short-Track Science Teacher Education Program
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DOI: 10.1080/1046560x.2018.1473749
Abstract: ABSTRACT The development of professional identity during a short-track teacher education program is studied. This article presents how individuals with a strong background in natural sciences describe the teacher education in which they participate. Individual… read more here.
Keywords: professional identities; short track; teacher education; education ... See more keywords
Equity-Focused K-12 Science Teacher Professional Development: A Review of the Literature 2001–2017
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DOI: 10.1080/1046560x.2019.1685629
Abstract: ABSTRACT Providers of K-12 in-service teacher science professional development programs (PDPs) in the United States are moving to address recent and unprecedented policymaker calls to close achievement gaps in K-12 science learning. Our systematic review… read more here.
Keywords: equity focused; professional development; science; review ... See more keywords
Antiracist Pedagogy in a High School Science Class: A Case of a High School Science Teacher in an Indigenous School
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DOI: 10.1080/1046560x.2020.1869886
Abstract: ABSTRACT This is a case study of a high school science teacher in an Indigenous public school in Nepal. In this paper, we share the success of the science teacher in antiracist and critical pedagogy… read more here.
Keywords: science; teacher indigenous; school; school science ... See more keywords
Computational Thinking Integration into Pre-Service Science Teacher Education: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1080/1046560x.2024.2390758
Abstract: ABSTRACT Computational Thinking (CT) has emerged as a fundamental aspect of modern science education, especially within pre-service teacher education. This study examines the current landscape of CT integration in pre-service science teacher education, drawing insights… read more here.
Keywords: integration; education; science; pre service ... See more keywords
Models of Science Teacher Identity: The Multiple Representations of Pre-Service Elementary Science Educators
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DOI: 10.1080/1046560x.2024.2418147
Abstract: ABSTRACT Experiences in pre-service teacher education can have a lasting effect within the professional life histories of classroom teachers. Investigating the ways in which pre-service elementary teachers (PSETs) represent themselves as science teachers before, during,… read more here.
Keywords: elementary science; science; service elementary; pre service ... See more keywords
Elementary Science Teacher Candidates’ Equitable Noticing and Curriculum Design
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DOI: 10.1080/1046560x.2025.2463706
Abstract: ABSTRACT In science education, there is broad agreement that equity is essential in teaching and learning; yet multiple conceptions of equity exist. Some conceptions focus on helping teacher candidates (TCs) engage with dominant perspectives of… read more here.
Keywords: elementary science; science; teacher candidates; science teacher ... See more keywords