Title: The effect of methods classes and practice teaching on student attitudes toward science and knowledge of science processes
Abstract: Science EducationVolume 69, Issue 1 p. 105-113 Science Teacher Education The effect of methods classes and practice teaching on student attitudes toward science and knowledge of science processes Frances Lawrenz, Frances Lawrenz Physics Department, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287Search for more papers by this authorHerbert Cohen, Herbert Cohen Department of Elementary Education, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287Search for more papers by this author Frances Lawrenz, Frances Lawrenz Physics Department, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287Search for more papers by this authorHerbert Cohen, Herbert Cohen Department of Elementary Education, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287Search for more papers by this author First published: January 1985 https://doi.org/10.1002/sce.3730690111Citations: 15AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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