학술논문
Using Popular Fiction to Inspire Scientific Inquiry
Document Type
Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Reports - Descriptive
Author
Source
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0047-231X
1943-4898
1943-4898
Abstract
Many teacher educator preparation programs do not provide opportunities for preservice teachers (PSTs) to experience and examine the use of popular fiction as a connection point to science teaching. This study explores a unit designed to support PSTs in learning and applying core concepts and processes of literacy and science by leveraging a popular fiction text in their literacy and science methods courses in a concerted effort to better prepare teachers to integrate literacy and science in their own future classrooms.