What do preservice teachers learn in an inquiry-based science methods course?

Linda H. Plevyak

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journal article Mar 01, 2007

What do preservice teachers learn in an inquiry-based science methods course?

Linda H. Plevyak

Journal of Elementary Science Education Vol. 19 No. 1 pp. 1-12 · Springer Science and Business Media LLC

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Linda H. Plevyak (2007). What do preservice teachers learn in an inquiry-based science methods course?. Journal of Elementary Science Education, 19(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf03173650

What do preservice teachers learn in an inquiry-based science methods course?

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