Proceedings of the 2000 Annual International Conference of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science

Edited by:

Peter A. Rubba, The Pennsylvania State University
James A. Rye, West Virginia University
Patricia F. Keig, California State University - Fullerton
Warren J. Di Biase, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Preface

            These proceedings of the 2000 Annual International Conference of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, held in Akron, Ohio, January 6-9, 2000, are the fifth in the set of proceedings of AETS annual conferences. Over 40 papers and summaries of presentations from the conference are included here, along with a copy of the conference program. The papers and presentation summaries are ordered by the corresponding conference session designation and by the first author's last name if it did not appear in the printed conference program.
 

            Each paper and presentation summary submitted for inclusion in the proceedings was reviewed by one of the four editors. Because these proceedings are to serve as a record of the 2000 AETS annual meeting, the papers and presentation summaries were not heavily edited and were not refereed. Those papers and presentation summaries that were revised and returned by a designated date were included.
 

            These proceedings are disseminated via the ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics and Environmental Education in microfiche form (with hard copy available through ERIC) and on the AETS World Wide Web Site at URL http://www.aets.unr.edu/. Given ERIC documents and web materials are not copyrighted, papers and presentation summaries included in these proceedings may be submitted for publications in journals such as the Journal of Science Teacher Education and Science Education. For information on how to secure a microfiche or hard copy of these proceedings through ERIC, see your campus or local library, WWW URL http://edrs.com/, or phone 800-433-ERIC. Also, the papers and presentation summaries included in these proceedings may be downloaded directly from the AETS WWW site as a RTF (Rich Text Format) file.
 
 

                                                      Peter A. Rubba, The Pennsylvania State University
                                                      James A. Rye, West Virginia University
                                                      Patricia F. Keig, California State University - Fullerton
                                                      Warren J. Di Biase, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
 

Acknowledgment

The editors gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Angie Myers in helping to compile these proceedings, and Bobbi Robison in placing them on the Web.

Table of Contents

Title Page

Preface

Acknowledgement

Table of Contents

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PROGRAM ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF TEACHERS IN SCIENCE, 2000 ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, JANUARY 6-9, 2000: AKRON, OHIO

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A QUANTITATIVE EXAMINATION OF TEACHER SELF EFFICACY AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE ANTURE OF SCIENCE

Sajin Chun, University of Georgia

J. Steve Oliver, University of Georgia

(Session Th 1.4)

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INVESTIGATING PRESERVICE ELEMENTARY TEACHERS' SELF-EFFICACY RELATIVE TO SELF IMAGE AS A SCIENCE TEACHER

Kevin D. Finson, Western Illinois University

(Session Th 1.4)

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DEVELOPMENT OF A SELF-EFFICACY BELIEFS ABOUT EQUITABLE SCIENCE TEACHING AND LEARNING INSTRUMENT FOR PROSPECTIVE ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

Jennifer M. Ritter, Millersville University

Peter A. Rubba, Penn State University

(Session Th 1.4)

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MATH CONNECTIONS: SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS IN AN ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM

Robyn Kelso, Richland High School

Valarie L. Akerson, Washington State University

(Session Th 2.2)

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SERVICE LEARNING AT INVENTURE PLACE: A CREATIVE MODEL

Francis S. Broadway, The University of Akron

Beth A. Clark-Thomas, Malone College

(Session Th 2.6)

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PREPARING TEACHERS AS REFORMERS

Deborah J. Trumbull, Cornell University

(Session Th 3.4)

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A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK FOR EXAMINING PEER COLLABORATION IN PRESERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION

Christopher Andersen, Ohio State University

(Session Th 6.1)

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: WHAT IS WORKING IN THE STATE OF NEVADA

David T. Crowther, University of Nevada, Reno

John R. Cannon, University of Nevada, Reno

(Session Th 6.1)

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YOUNG CHILDREN'S INTERPRETATIONS OF AERIAL VIEWS AS IT RELATES TO THEIR ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND THE EARTH AS SPHERICAL

Barbara Hawkins, California State University, Northbridge

(Session F 1.3)

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GLEANINGS FROM IDENTICAL TWINS STUDYING SCIENCE

John R. Mascazine, Ohio State University

(Session F 1.3)

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A COLLABORATION EFFORT BETWEEN EDUCATION AND SCIENCE FACULTY TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATION OF PROSPECTIVE PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

Pascal de Caprariis, Indiana University Purdue University

Charles R. Barman, Indiana University Purdue University

Paula A. Magee, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

(Session F 1.4)

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HOW MIDDLE CHILDHOOD IN-SERVICE TEACHERS VIEW THE "SCIENTIFIC METHOD"

Molly Weinburgh, Georgia State University

(Session F 1.4)

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INTRACAMPUS AND INTERCAMPUS COLLABORATIONS: LESSONS LEARNED

Laura Henriques, California State University, Long Beach

Barbara Hawkins, California State University, Northbridge

(Session F 1.6)

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M.A.T. INTERNS' VIEWS OF SCIENTISTS

G. Nathan Carnes, University of South Carolina

(Session F 2.4)

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THE CULTURE OF TRADITIONAL PRESERVICE ELEMENTARY SCIENCE METHODS STUDENTS COMPARED TO THE CULTURE OF SCIENCE: A DILEMMA FOR TEACHER EDUCATORS

Barbara S. Spector, University of South Florida

Paschal N. Strong, University of South Florida

(Session F 2.4)

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THE NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHING STANDARDS AS THE BASIS FOR PORTFOLIO ASSESSMENT

Christine Moseley, Oklahoma State University

(Session F 2.6)

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USING WEB-BASED PORTFOLIOS TO SUPPORT ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHER LEARNING

Carla Zembal-Saul, Penn State University

Leigh Ann Boardman, Penn State University

Tom Dana, Penn State University

(Session F 2.6)

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ASSESSING ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHING IN A PERFORMANCE SETTING

Mark D. Guy, University of North Dakota

Jackie Wilcox, University of Dubuque

(Session F 3.3)

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IMPROVING PRESERVICE ELEMENTARY TEACHERS' CONCEPTIONS OF THE NATURE OF SCIENCE USING A CONCEPTUAL CHANGE TEACHING APPROACH

Valarie L. Akerson, Washington State University

Fouad S. Abd-El-Khalick, American University of Beirut

(Session F 3.4)

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IMPROVING ELEMENTARY TEACHERS' CONCEPTIONS OF NATURE OF SCIENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF A SCIENCE CONTENT COURSE

Fouad S. Abd-El-Khalick, American University of Beirut

(Session F 3.4)

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PROJECT T.E.A.M.S. (TEACHER EDUCATION AT AKRON FOR MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE)

Katharine D. Owens, The University of Akron

Francis S. Broadway, The University of Akron

C. Frank Griffin, The University of Akron

(Session F 3.7)

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SCIENCE TEACHER BELIEFS: TOWARD AN UNDERSTANDING OF STATE SCIENCE EXAMS AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON TEACHER BELIEFS

Peter Veronesi, State University of New York, College at Brockport

Conrad Van Voorst, State University of New York, College at Brockport

(Session F 4.5)

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A COLLABORATION BETWEEN SCIENTISTS AND A SCIENCE EDUCATOR DEVELOPING WEB-BASED CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Alec M. Bodzin, Lehigh University

Ellen Wilson, University of Utah

Barbara Hug, University of Michigan

(Session F 5.5)

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INTER-INSTITUTIONAL EFFORTS TO DEVELOP A WEB BASED STS COURSE

Barbara S. Spector, University of South Florida

Ruth Burkett, University of South Florida

Marianne Barnes, University of North Florida

Judith Johnson, University of Central Florida

(Session F 5.7)

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WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT OUR FUTURE MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHERS

Patricia D. Morrell, University of Portland

(Session S 1.4)

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CONSIDERATION OF AN ALTERNATIVE DISSERTATION FORMAT

Brian L. Gerber, Valdosta State University

(Session S 1.6)

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THE NATURE OF SCIENCE IN DECISION-MAKING: LEAD ROLE, SUPPORTING CHARACTER, OR OUT OF THE PICTURE?

Randy L. Bell, University of Virginia

Norman G. Lederman, Oregon State University

(Session S 2.1)

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DESIGNING VIDEO-BASED SCIENCE CONTENT INSTRUCTION FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

Sandra Abell, Purdue University

Nancy Finkelstein, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics

Larry Flick, Oregon State University

Anita Greenwood, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Camille Wainwright, Pacific University

(Session S 2.3)

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SCIENCE EDUCATION IN AN URBAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: CASE STUDIES OF TEACHER BELIEFS, CLASSROOM PRACTICES, AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Kenneth King, Northern Illinois University

Lee Shumow, Northern Illinois University

Stephanie Lietz, Northern Illinois University

(Session S 2.5)

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SHIFTING TOWARD INQUIRY SCIENCE TEACHING: THE STORY OF SECONDARY SCIENCE TEACHERS WORKING ON EMERGENCY PERMITS

Hedy Moscovici, California State University-Dominquez Hills

(Session S 2.5)

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TECHNOLOGY ADVANCING A CONTINUOUS COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS (TACCOL)

Vicki D. Harry, Clarion University of Pennsylvania

R. Elaine Carbone, Clarion University of Pennsylvania

(Session S 2.8)

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GLOBE CITIZEN SCIENTISTS WITH A SATELLITE CONNECTION

Ruth Bombaugh, Cleveland State University

(Session S 3.4)

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ENHANCING SCIENCE EDUCATION PRESERVICE AND INSERVICE TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT USING GLOBE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CURRICULA

Linda K. Ramey, Wright State University

James Tomlin, Wright State University

(Session S 3.4)

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PRE-SERVICE SECONDARY SCIENCE TEACHERS' CONCERNS REGARDING USE OF CALCULATOR-BASED LABORATORY SCIENTIFIC PROBEWARE

David R. Wetzel, Muskingum College

Gary F. Varrella, George Mason University

(Session S 3.5)

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PRESERVICE SCIENCE TEACHERS AND INTERNET TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOOLS: ISSUES TO CONSIDER

Alec M. Bodzin, Lehigh University

(Session S 3.6)

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THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF A SUCCESSFUL ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM

Cherin A. Lee, University of Northern Iowa

Lisa Krapfl, University of Northern Iowa

Angela Steffen, University of Northern Iowa

(Session S 4.1)

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ELECTRONIC CONCEPT MAPPING AS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOCUS FOR HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY (HSTA) TEACHER-PARTICIPANTS

James A. Rye, West Virginia University

(Session S 4.4)

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MODELING BEHAVIORS FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS: VIDEO TECHNOLOGY AS A TOOL FOR MODELING INQUIRY SKILLS

Kenneth P. King, Northern Illinois University

Thomas E. Thompson, Northern Illinois University

(Session S 5.3)

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CONNECTING SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND LANGUAGE ARTS: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

Amy Akins, Washington State University

Valarie L. Akerson, Washington State University

(Not Listed in Printed Program)

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DISTANCE EDUCATION FOR NEWBIES

Lesia C. Lennex, Morehead State University

(Not Listed in Printed Program)

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PREPARING TO TEACH: BUILDING AN EPISTEMOLOGY BASED ON PRACTICE AND THEORY

Gary F. Varrella, George Mason University

Peter Veronesi, State University of New York, College at Brockport

(Not Listed in Printed Program)

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