Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

The Impact of College Coursework, Out-Of-School Time Activities, and Teaching Experiences on Preservice Teachers’ Scientific Subject Matter Knowledge and Knowledge of Student Misconceptions

This study examined how college-level factors, including general education coursework, STEM courses, out-of-school time (OST) activities, and teaching experiences relate to preservice teachers’ scientific Subject Matter Knowledge (SMK) and Knowledge of Student Misconceptions (KOS...