Science Teacher Education Program for Effective Classroom Performance in a Changing World

Daniel Patrick; Banu; Sadiq Abubakar; Abdullahi

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Science Teacher Education Program for Effective Classroom Performance in a Changing World

Daniel Patrick, Banu, Sadiq Abubakar, Abdullahi

Published in International Journal of Science, Technology and Society (Volume 2, Issue 4)

Received: 29 May 2014 Accepted: 17 June 2014 Published: 30 June 2014

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Abstract

One of the challenges in science teacher education program in universities and colleges of education around the world is preparing pre-service teachers to teach effectively from a global perspective. Adding a global dimension in a science classroom helps students to develop global knowledge and understanding, and a cosmopolitan spirit needed for the twenty-first century global citizenship. This paper discusses how Department of Education at Federal University Kashere, Nigeria, attempts to prepare its pre-service science teachers to add a global dimension in the classroom to prepare students for global competitiveness and global citizenship. The teacher education program adheres strictly to national and international standards and to best instructional practices.

Published in	International Journal of Science, Technology and Society (Volume 2, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijsts.20140204.14
Page(s)	78-84
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Science Teacher Education, Global Dimension, Secondary Science Program

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Daniel Patrick, Banu, Sadiq Abubakar, Abdullahi. Science Teacher Education Program for Effective Classroom Performance in a Changing World. Int J Sci Technol Soc. 2014;2(4):78-84. doi: 10.11648/j.ijsts.20140204.14

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Daniel Patrick; Banu; Sadiq Abubakar; Abdullahi. Science Teacher Education Program for Effective Classroom Performance in a Changing World. Int. J. Sci. Technol. Soc. 2014, 2(4), 78-84. doi: 10.11648/j.ijsts.20140204.14

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Daniel Patrick, Banu, Sadiq Abubakar, Abdullahi. Science Teacher Education Program for Effective Classroom Performance in a Changing World. Int J Sci Technol Soc. 2014;2(4):78-84. doi: 10.11648/j.ijsts.20140204.14

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