A Study on Transformation of College Students' View of the Competency of Science Teachers

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the transformation of college students' view of the competency of science teachers during year round participation in classroom situation. Analyzing the questionnaire data from students, the following points became clear. 1. Students' view of the competency of science teachers has become enriched through the participation in the classroom situation. Especially in class participation prior to the student teaching, raising of awareness of skills for the classroom setting was observed. 2. After the student teaching, students have recognized the need for teaching that is suitable for the characteristics of each class. 3. Key elements of students' view of competency of science teachers were: (1) competence for science teaching. (2) competence of understanding about children and building a relationship of mutual trust.