Journal of Korean Elementary Science Education (한국초등과학교육학회지:초등과학교육)

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A Survey on Pre-service Elementary Teachers' Attitudes towards Science Teaching

초등 예비교사의 과학 교수에 대한 태도 조사

  • Received : 2017.05.28
  • Accepted : 2017.07.21
  • Published : 2017.08.31
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate pre-service elementary teachers' attitudes towards science teaching using 'Dimensions of Attitude Toward the Teaching of Science (DAS)'. After confirming the factors and reliabilities of the translated questionnaire by pilot test (N=68), the survey was administered online at one national university of education in Korea (N=527). The pre-service teachers generally thought elementary science education is important and did not believe gender difference in students and in teachers. Science education majors than other majors, males than females, and those who completed high school science track than humanity track had more positive attitudes toward science teaching in elementary school. The extent of teacher education curriculum completion had a little effect on the pre-service teachers' attitudes toward science teaching. The implications for teacher education were discussed.

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