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Knowledge development at the time of use: a problem-based approach to lesson planning in primary teacher training in a low knowledge, low skill context
Newton, D.P.; Newton, L.D.
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Professor Lynn Newton l.d.newton@durham.ac.uk
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Abstract
Primary school teachers generally have to teach several subjects. Their training, however, is often fairly short and it is tempting to force-feed them with everything they need to know to teach these subjects. It is more realistic to accept that a short course cannot do everything. Instead, it would be better to equip these students with skills that help them cope when their initial knowledge is weak. This study describes a problem-based learning (PBL) approach to skill development in science lesson planning where subject knowledge was initially weak. It examines student-teacher confidence in and satisfaction with this planning, motivation and feelings about collaborative work. Advice is offered on adopting a PBL approach for developing lesson planning skills.
Citation
Newton, D., & Newton, L. (2009). Knowledge development at the time of use: a problem-based approach to lesson planning in primary teacher training in a low knowledge, low skill context. Educational Studies, 35(3), 311-321. https://doi.org/10.1080/03055690802648119
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jan 1, 2009 |
Deposit Date | Jun 14, 2011 |
Publicly Available Date | Jun 15, 2011 |
Journal | Educational studies. |
Print ISSN | 0305-5698 |
Electronic ISSN | 1465-3400 |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis Group |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 35 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 311-321 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1080/03055690802648119 |
Keywords | Primary teacher training, Problem-based learning, Science lesson planning. |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1526295 |
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This is an electronic version of an article published in Newton, D.P. and Newton, L.D. (2009) 'Knowledge development at the time of use : a problem-based approach to lesson planning in primary teacher training in a low knowledge, low skill context.', Educational studies., 35 (3). pp. 311-321. Educational studies is available online at: http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~db=all?content=10.1080/03055690802648119
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