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Elementary Preservice Teachers’ Science Vocabulary: Knowledge and Application
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Carrier, Sarah J. |
| Copyright Year | 2012 |
| Description | Journal: Journal of Science Teacher Education Science vocabulary knowledge plays a role in understanding science concepts, and science knowledge is measured in part by correct use of science vocabulary (Lee et al. in J Res Sci Teach 32(8):797–816, 1995). Elementary school students have growing vocabularies and many are learning English as a secondary language or depend on schools to learn academic English. Teachers must have a clear understanding of science vocabulary in order to communicate and evaluate these understandings with students. The present study measured preservice teachers' vocabulary knowledge during a science methods course and documented their use of science vocabulary during peer teaching. The data indicate that the course positively impacted the preservice teachers' knowledge of select elementary science vocabulary; however, use of science terms was inconsistent in microteaching lessons. Recommendations include providing multiple vocabulary instruction strategies in teacher preparation. |
| Related Links | https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10972-012-9270-7.pdf |
| Ending Page | 425 |
| Page Count | 21 |
| Starting Page | 405 |
| ISSN | 1046560X |
| e-ISSN | 15731847 |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10972-012-9270-7 |
| Journal | Journal of Science Teacher Education |
| Issue Number | 2 |
| Volume Number | 24 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2013-04-11 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal: Journal of Science Teacher Education Education Research Preservice Teachers |
| Content Type | Text |
| Subject | Education |
