scholarly journals Inquiry-Based Teaching Practices, Attitudes, and Difficulties of Secondary Science Teachers in Masinloc District Division of Zambales for S.Y. 2020-2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (11) ◽  
pp. 1074-1084
Author(s):  
Maricriz S. Bioco ◽  
Jessie S. Echaure
Keyword(s):  
Educational Attainment ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Science Inquiry ◽  
Secondary Science ◽  
Learning Goals ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Secondary Science Teachers ◽  
Inquiry Process ◽  
Significant Difference

This study aimed to assess the science inquiry-based practices, attitudes, and difficulties of secondary science teachers in the district of Masinloc, division of Zambales.             The data gathered through the questionnaire were statistically treated with percentage, weighted mean, Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). There is significant difference on the number of trainings towards origin of questioning, nature of problem, responsibility within the inquiry process, students’ diversity and variability and explanation of learning goals. There is significant difference on highest educational attainment towards explanation of learning goals and significant on sex towards origin of questioning. There is significant difference on the perception towards attitude on the use of inquiry-based teaching and learning when grouped according to highest educational attainment. There is significant difference on the number of trainings towards all dimensions of practices of science teachers exhibited components of scientific inquiry-based learning approach; The researcher recommended that the use of inquiry-based teaching and learning approach in teaching Science is highly encouraged in order to help the learners to overcome their problems in engaging with the lesson; that the teacher is encouraged to use the inquiry-based teaching and learning practices model to help them in attaining the consistency of the inquiry process within their lesson; and lastly a replication of this study is encouraged with in-depth and wider in scope so as to better determine the effectiveness of Inquiry-Based Teaching/Learning approach.

scholarly journals Shifting Currents: Science Technology Society and Environment in Northern Ontario Schools

2013 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Astrid Steele
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Teacher Collaboration ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Program Planning ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Secondary Science ◽  
Northern Ontario ◽  
Secondary Science Teachers ◽  
The North

The focus is on the practices of secondary science teachers in rural, resource-extraction-based communities in the boreal region of northern Ontario, Canada. In 2008 the Ontario Ministry of Education mandated that science teaching and learning should bring to the forefront consideration of the impacts of science on society and environment, and include environmental education; topics that are particularly pertinent given the location(s) of the study in logging and mining towns. Three years after the introduction of that curriculum the researcher investigates the extent to which the mandated changes have entered teacher practice. The study consists of a survey, (n= 26), interviews (n=7) and a closer exploration of the collaboration between two teachers who work towards including social and environmental issues in their lessons. Findings provide evidence that secondary science teachers are shifting toward a stronger emphasis issues of society and environment in their practice, however teachers identified a number of concerns including an information gap, developing new lessons, program planning, assessment, and teaching in the North. A theoretical framework developed by Pedretti and Nazir was used in the analysis of the teacher collaboration. Recommendations are for professional development to specifically address the concerns raised by the teachers; as well, changes are suggested to the theoretical framework to include a stronger emphasis on environmental education.

scholarly journals The teachers’ perception towards ICT integration: Professional development through Blended learning

10.28945/3562 ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 561-575 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arwa Ahmed Qasem ◽  
G. Viswanathappa
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Teacher Perceptions ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Face To Face Instruction

Integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into teaching and learning is a growing area that has attracted many educators’ attention in recent years. Teachers need to be involved in collaborative projects and development of intervention change strategies, which include teaching partnerships with ICT as a tool. Teacher perceptions are a major predictor of the use of new technologies in instructional settings. Early studies have indicated that blended learning can be as successful as either online or face-to-face instruction, particularly in teacher preparation programs. Blended learning can lead to improved training, increased access and flexibility, and better cost-effectiveness. The objective of this paper is to analyse in-service science teacher perceptions towards integrating ICT in instructional design by training them using the blended learning approach. The present study is quasi-experimental in nature wherein a pre-test/post-test design was employed. The study was conducted on a sample of 60 science teachers of secondary schools in Yemen. A questionnaire was used to determine the in-service teacher perceptions towards integrating ICT in instructional design, which included 25 items. To analyse and interpret the data, t-test and ANCOVA statistical techniques were used. The findings show that there was a significant difference in teacher perceptions towards integrating ICT, especially in the group who were trained through the blended learning approach. The recommendations are, given that teachers are ready to use ICT, that Yemeni authorities in charge of education integrate ICT into programmes for in-service teachers.

scholarly journals Secondary Science Teachers’ Views on Environmental Citizenship in The Netherlands

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 7963
Author(s):  
Michiel van Harskamp ◽  
Marie-Christine P. J. Knippels ◽  
Wouter R. van Joolingen
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Citizenship Education ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Explicit Representation ◽  
Secondary Science ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Secondary Science Teachers ◽  
Environmental Citizenship ◽  
Teacher Professional

Environmental Citizenship (EC) is a promising aim for science education. EC enables people not only to responsibly make decisions on sustainability issues—such as use of renewable energy sources—but also to take action individually and collectively. However, studies show that education for EC is challenging. Because our understanding of EC practice remains limited, an in-depth, qualitative view would help us better understand how to support science teachers during EC education. This study aims to describe current EC education practices. What do secondary science teachers think sustainability and citizenship entail? What are their experiences (both positive and negative) with education for EC? A total of 41 Dutch science teachers were interviewed in an individual, face-to-face setting. Analysis of the coded transcripts shows that most teachers see the added value of EC but struggle to fully implement it in their teaching. They think the curriculum is unsuitable to reach EC, and they see activities such as guiding discussions and opinion forming as challenging. Furthermore, science teachers’ interpretation of citizenship education remains narrow, thus making it unlikely that their lessons are successful in fostering EC. Improving EC education therefore may be supported by explicit representation in the curriculum and teacher professional development directed at its implementation.

How Do Secondary Science Teachers Perceive the Use of Interactive Simulations? The Affordance in Singapore Context

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 550-565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenjin Vikki Bo ◽  
Gavin W. Fulmer ◽  
Christine Kim-Eng Lee ◽  
Victor Der-Thanq Chen
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Secondary Science ◽  
Secondary Science Teachers ◽  
Interactive Simulations
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