Preservice science teachers' collective efficacy in a science methods course

This study investigated how preservice teachers develop collective efficacy when preparing lesson plans for a science methods course, and how this collective efficacy changed over time. The data were collected from four preservice science teachers working in a group to fulfil the requirements of the...

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Published in:Educational studies 2019-05, Vol.45 (3), p.326-341
Main Authors: Atasoy, Volkan, Cakiroglu, Jale
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Collective efficacy
Cooperative Learning
Foreign Countries
lesson plan
Lesson Plans
Methods Courses
preservice teacher
Preservice Teachers
Science Education
Science Instruction
science methods course
Science Teachers
Self Efficacy
Student Attitudes
Teacher Effectiveness
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Summary:This study investigated how preservice teachers develop collective efficacy when preparing lesson plans for a science methods course, and how this collective efficacy changed over time. The data were collected from four preservice science teachers working in a group to fulfil the requirements of the course. Findings revealed that four factors, including collaborative work, sharing the same goal, attitudes towards group work and group cohesion, played an important role in the development of collective efficacy among preservice teachers. The study also showed that collective efficacy improved continuously over the semester.
ISSN:0305-5698
1465-3400
DOI:10.1080/03055698.2018.1446333