Model Science Teacher Preparation Programs An International Comparison of What Works
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Pedersen, Jon; Isozaki, Tetsuo; Hirano, Toshihde
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Model Science Teacher Preparation Programs An International Comparison of What Works
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IAP - Information Age Publishing
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9781681238029
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CHF 56.70
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Pädagogik
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English
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335
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This volume will focus on a much need comparison of science teacher preparation from around the world. In recent times (last 5 years) much has been written and communicated both in the popular press and within the annals of research oriented publications about the performance of students international in math and science. Although not a new discussion or debate, many countries are held as exemplars in how they educate their youth and subsequently how they educate their teachers. Given this situation and given the fact that there is ample evidence to show that some countries youth perform better on tests such as the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) and we know that teacher significantly contribute to the performance of students, it is time that we look at the specific attributes of teacher preparation worldwide.
Although this volume will not look at every country that is in the comparator group for PISA and other measures, we have contacted over 18 potential authors in the same number of countries in which there is ample evidence to show successes regarding student performance and quality teacher preparation programs. The intent of the book is not just to report on the “success” of each nation. Rather the intent is to ask authors to take a critical look at the process by which science teachers are educated and share with the reader both the positive and negative aspects of such preparation programs. For all 15 contributed chapters, the editors have analyzed each and from this constructed from the “data” an analysis and report in a final chapter on the exemplary qualities from various nations and make specific recommendations regarding science teacher preparation for the global community.
Cover
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Model Science Teacher Preparation Programs
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
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Contents
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Introduction
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CHAPTER 1: Science Teacher Education
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CHAPTER 2: Science Teacher Preparation in Germany
40
CHAPTER 3: Secondary Science Teacher Education in Finland
64
CHAPTER 4: Evolution of the Aims of French Science Teacher Training
80
CHAPTER 5: Science Teacher Education in Portugal
104
CHAPTER 6: Science Teacher Preparation in Turkey
140
CHAPTER 7: Science Teacher Education
162
CHAPTER 8: Canada
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CHAPTER 9: National Requirements for Secondary Science Preparation
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CHAPTER 10: Science Teacher Education in Argentina
216
CHAPTER 11: Secondary Science Teacher Education in Australia
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CHAPTER 12: Secondary Science Teacher Preparation in the People’s Republic of China
260
CHAPTER 13: Secondary Science Teacher Education of South Korea
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CHAPTER 14: Secondary Science Teacher Education/Training in Japan
298
CHAPTER 15: International Comparison of Science Teacher Preparation
318
About the Editors
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