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This study aims to understand how college coursework, out-of-school activities, and teaching experiences influence preservice teachers' scientific knowledge and understanding of misconceptions.

August 7, 2026Journal of Science Teacher Education

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

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This study aims to understand how college coursework, out-of-school activities, and teaching experiences influence preservice teachers' scientific knowledge and understanding of misconceptions.
Regression analyses were conducted on a combined sample of preservice teachers.
The study examined correlations between educational factors and preservice teachers' scientific knowledge.
Differences in outcomes were analyzed based on intended teaching levels (elementary vs. middle/high school).
Enrollment in specific STEM coursework improved scientific subject matter knowledge (SMK) and knowledge of student misconceptions (KOSM) in life science (p<0.05).
OST engagement contributed to enhanced SMK and KOSM across all grade levels (p<0.05).
Teaching experiences and general education coursework did not significantly affect SMK or KOSM.

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Randomized trial shows how college coursework, OST activities, and teaching experiences affect preservice teachers' knowledge, indicating essential educational strategies.

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Wu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a758bd0847ab6d26c01f483 https://doi.org/10.1080/1046560x.2026.2713395

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Randomized trial shows how college coursework, OST activities, and teaching experiences affect preservice teachers' knowledge, indicating essential educational strategies.

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

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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

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