Article: Relationship
between Science Knowledge Levels and Beliefs toward Science Instruction Held
by Pre-Service Elementary Teachers
Article Name: Relationship
between Science Knowledge Levels and Beliefs toward Science Instruction Held
by Pre-Service Elementary Teachers
Journal: Journal of Science Education and Technology
Authors: Wenner, George
Date: 1993
Aspects of science background knowledge and attitudes toward teaching science
were examined among pre-service elementary teachers. The results indicated
a low level of science knowledge, a negative relationship between science
knowledge and attitude toward teaching science, and a marked lack of confidence
toward teaching science among the prospective teachers.
