Preservice mathematics and science teachers in an integrated teacher preparation program for grades 7-12: A 3-year study of attitudes and perceptions related to integration

International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Volumn 8, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 97-115

  Berlin, Donna F ^a   White, Arthur L ^a  

^a OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Attitudes and perceptions; Integration; Mathematics teachers; Science teachers; Teacher preparation

Indexed keywords

EID: 75049085926     PISSN: 15710068     EISSN: 15731774     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10763-009-9164-0     Document Type: Article

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