Abstract
A comparative analysis of the high school science background of preservice primary teacher education students in their first year of study was conducted. Using data collected at a 20 year interval, the 1987- 1989 intake cohorts are compared to the 2007-2009 intake cohorts. The analyses revealed that despite major curriculum changes in high school science, a significant proportion of students did not study science beyond Year the 10 level. Additionally, for those who did study science in Years 11/12 the majority selected a biological sciences subject rather than a physical sciences subject. Finally, analyses of open ended questions on why these students did / did not select a science subject in years 11/12 will be presented. During the presentation, input from participants on their experiences with students from their teacher education courses will be sought.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | NZARE 2009 |
| Subtitle of host publication | This is our research, this is why it matters and this is what should happen next: NZ educational research in 2009 |
| Place of Publication | New zealand |
| Publisher | NZARE |
| Pages | 1-13 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Publication status | Published - 2009 |
| Event | NZARE: New Zealand Association for Research in Education National Conference - Rotorua, New Zealand Duration: 04 Dec 2009 → 04 Dec 2009 |
Conference
| Conference | NZARE: New Zealand Association for Research in Education National Conference |
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Period | 04/12/09 → 04/12/09 |