Physical Science Teachers' Insights into Pedagogical and Content Knowledge, and the Nature of Support of an ACE In-service Programme.

This study was designed to gain insights into physical science teacherstudents' pedagogical knowledge, understanding of science concepts and the nature of support that they received during an in-service developmental programme. Understanding the experiences and learning gained during the programme c...

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Publicado en:Alternation no. 23; pp. 169 - 197
Autores principales: Sibanda, Doras, Mukeredzi, Tabitha Grace
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Alternation, University of KwaZulu-Natal 2018 Special issue
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          Mukeredzi, Tabitha Grace
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          School of Education Pietermaritzburg Campus University of KwaZulu-Natal
          Adult Education Unit Faculty of Arts and Design Durban University of Technology Midlands Campus Pietermaritzburg
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        Physical sciences
        Science teacher training
        In-service training of teachers
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        Acquisition of data
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          Physical sciences
          Science teacher training
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          Educational programs
          Acquisition of data
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        ACE Physical Science
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      ab: This study was designed to gain insights into physical science teacherstudents' pedagogical knowledge, understanding of science concepts and the nature of support that they received during an in-service developmental programme. Understanding the experiences and learning gained during the programme can inform the design of future courses. The study is located within an interpretive paradigm that employs a qualitative approach to data collection and analysis. Participants (n = 156) were selected by convenience sampling from teachers on an in-service Advanced Certificate in Education programme. Data were collected towards the end of the proramme through a questionnaire administered to 211 in-service teachers and eight teachers were interviewed. The study identified three critical aspects gained during the programme: content knowledge, teaching strategies and confidence. The findings also reinforce the need for institutions of higher learning to design programmes that provide the appropriate level of support: material, emotional or both for all teachers on in-service programmes.
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