Exploring the nature of scientific explanations: An interactive predict-observe-explain model-based intervention for pre-service science teachers
Nelly Adjoa Sakyi-Hagan
Abstract:This study explored the nature of scientific explanations of pre-service science teachers’ using an interactive teaching and learning approach while applying the predict-observe-explain (POE) model as intervention. It adopted an action research approach and quasi-experimental design on purposively sampled intact group of 251 first year students of the Department of Integrated Science Education, University of Education, Winneba (UEW). Data collected with pre- and post-tests items were analyzed using descriptive… Show more
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