Analyzing pre-service biology teachers' intention to teach evolution using the theory of planned behavior.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Even though evolution is the overarching principle that connects all areas of biology, a significant proportion of pre-service teachers do not intend to teach evolution, minimize the teaching of evolution, or teach alternative ideas in biology classes. To prevent adverse teaching practices and promote effective pre-service teacher education, we aimed to identify and analyze variables that foster or hinder their behavioral intentions to teach evolution.

Method

We adopted a behavioral psychology research perspective and developed a research model based on the theory of planned behavior to examine behavioral intentions for teaching evolution in biology classrooms. We extended the model with additional variables that have been delineated by teacher education research

SUBMITTER: Aptyka H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9673228 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature