Effects of subject-area degree and classroom experience on new chemistry teachers' subject matter knowledge

Science teachers need to understand the subject matter they teach. While subject matter knowledge (SMK) can improve with classroom teaching experience, it is problematic that many secondary science teachers leave the profession before garnering extensive classroom experience. Furthermore, many new s...

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Published in:	International journal of science education Vol. 38; no. 10; pp. 1636 - 1654
Main Authors:	Nixon, Ryan S., Campbell, Benjamin K., Luft, Julie A.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London Routledge 02.07.2016 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	Academic Degrees Beginning Teachers Biology Career Change Chemistry classroom experience Classrooms Experience Interviews Knowledge Level Majors (Students) new science teachers Organic Chemistry Pedagogical Content Knowledge Qualitative Research Science Science education Science Instruction Science Teachers Secondary School Science Secondary School Teachers Semi Structured Interviews Subject matter knowledge Teachers Teaching Teaching Experience United States (Southeast)
ISSN:	0950-0693, 1464-5289
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