Examination of Pre-Service Science Teachers' Model Based-Content Knowledge and Knowledge of Students’ Understanding on Chemical Bonds

This study aims to examine pre-service science teachers' (PSTs') model-based (MB) content knowledge (CK) and of students' understanding (KSU) chemical bonds. The participants the consist 229 senior pre service teachers. is a case from qualitative research designs. data were collected by using "Chemical Bonds Model Knowledge Test (CBMKT)". obtained analyzed "Model Based-Content Rubric (MB-CK Rubric)" Based-Knowledge Students' Understanding (MB-KSU Rubric)". findings showed that PSTs mostly have an wrong modeling not being able make any in terms MB-CK on In addition, it has been determined majority teachers invalid weak level MB-KSU. These indicate PSTs' professional bonds their undergraduate education should be supported teaching.