Abstract Knowledge of science content and the ability to translate knowledge into effective
teaching is known as teachers' content knowledge for teaching (CKT). Teachers with …

Science teaching efficacy belief (STEB) is of paramount importance as it motivates teachers
to teach science or hinders them from teaching science. Preservice teachers' efficacy beliefs …

Microteaching and reflection remains an important technique that pre-service student
teachers can use to practice their teaching in a safe environment. However, improvements in …

This study investigated how an intervention consisting of a series of physical science
lessons embedded within the elementary science methods course impacted elementary …

Background Science teachers represent the critical link to the development of a scientifically
literate citizenry who is capable of addressing societal problems and global challenges in …

A large body of work has shown that science teacher knowledge is one of the most
fundamental components of effective teaching and learning. Our study analyzes the Praxis® …

This research study investigated conceptions about buoyancy held by 55 elementary
preservice teachers enrolled in a science methods course who participated in an …

Abstract In February/March 2020, postsecondary educators worldwide were required to
suddenly shift from face-to-face to online instruction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For …

This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of an innovative microteaching model in
enhancing the TPACK (Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge) competence …

This dissertation explores the multifaceted challenges faced by Caribbean teachers seeking
certification in Grades K-8 within the state of Florida, with a primary focus on identifying and …