Abstract
A series of computer-based activities were integrated into the laboratory portion of a two-semester university biology course for elementary teaching majors. The purpose of the project was to address the biology instruction provided to the students while at the same time providing examples of appropriate uses of computers in instruction, applicable to elementary teaching, and involving the students in the use of computer-based science teaching materials. Groups completing supplemental computer-based activities were compared to non-computer groups on regular class measures of achievement and on measures of attitudes towards computers, biology, and the supplemental activities. There were few apparent achievement differences between the computer and non-computer groups. However, there were instances where students gave more favorable evaluation to the computer-based activities, and students showed significantly more positive attitudes towards computers as a result of the project. The findings suggest that the integration of computer-based instruction in preservice elementary teachers' science coursework may be an effective means of incorporating computer education in preservice teacher education. (Author)
Citation
Lehman, J.D. Integrating Computers in the Biology Education of Elementary Teaching Majors. Retrieved August 10, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/139524/.
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