Leveraging Local Resources with Place-Based Learning to Build Preservice Teacher Self-Efficacy
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| Title: | Leveraging Local Resources with Place-Based Learning to Build Preservice Teacher Self-Efficacy |
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| 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). |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1505322 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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