The Development and Validation of Several Measures of Confidence and Self-Image in Relation to Science for Two Samples of Preservice Elementary School Teachers
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The Development and Validation of Several Measures of Confidence and Self-Image in Relation to Science for Two Samples of Preservice Elementary School Teachers
Instruments were developed to measure the confidence and self-image of preservice elementary school teachers in relation to both biology and physical science. High reliability and convergent and discriminant validity were displayed by the instruments, both in the initial test development stage and in subsequent confirmatory studies.
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