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Title: Leveraging Local Resources with Place-Based Learning to Build Preservice Teacher Self-Efficacy
Language: English
Authors: Christine McGrail
Source: Educational Research: Theory and Practice. 2026 37(1):62-71.
Availability: Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association. Web site: http://www.nrmera.org/educational-research-theory-practice/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Elementary Education
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Elementary School Teachers, Place Based Education, Self Efficacy, Science Instruction, Scientific Attitudes, Experiential Learning, Instructional Effectiveness, Preservice Teacher Education
ISSN: 2637-8965
Abstract: Science teaching self-efficacy is a strong predictor of elementary teachers' efforts to provide elementary students with robust science learning. This exploratory study examined the impacts of place-based science learning on pre-service elementary teachers' science teaching self-efficacy and perceptions of science. Place-based pedagogy was used to leverage experiential, community-based, and ecological learning for preservice elementary teachers. Findings reveal a significant increase in preservice teachers' Personal Science Teaching Efficacy Belief (PSTE).
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Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1505322
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