The influence of Nature of Science embedded in the Argument-Driven Inquiry instructional method to promote content knowledge and self-efficacy of pre-service science teachers in evolution

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the present study was to reveal the effectiveness of the Nature of Science (NOS) embedded in Argument-Driven Inquiry (ADI) instructional method on pre-service science teachers’ (PSTs) content knowledge and self-efficacy in evolution theory. The study was a mixed-method study in which the qualitative data collection and analysis was conducted after the quantitative. In the first part of the study, a pre-post intervention design was used as a part of quasi-experimental study and in the second part, semi-structured interviews were conducted to deepen understanding of the results of the intervention. The participants of study consist of 36 PSTs who attended a public university in the north of Turkey. The findings showed that the NOS embedded in the ADI instructional method was effective for increasing content knowledge and self-efficacy and decreasing misconceptions in evolution. However, there were no differences in PSTs’ beliefs with respect to creationist views after intervention.

KEYWORDS:

• Evolution
• Argument-Driven Inquiry
• Nature of Science
• science education

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