Ten-Year Change in the Scientific Literacy of Primary Science Teachers in China: Reflections on Training Programs and Personnel Policies

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hongshia Zhang ◽  
I. H. Shamsi ◽  
Iffat Batool ◽  
Dongsheng Wan ◽  
Bo Yu
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Primary Science ◽  
Personnel Policies

scholarly journals Primary Science Teachers’ Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectancy: A Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (9) ◽  
pp. 79-91
Author(s):  
Gillian Ward ◽  
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Helen Dixon ◽  
Helen Withy ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Experienced Teachers ◽  
Outcome Expectancy ◽  
Primary Science ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Over Time

Self-efficacious teachers are critical in the development of students’ positive attitudes towards science and scientific literacy yet to date little attention has been given to studies of experienced teachers of primary science and development of their self-efficacy (SE) beliefs. The aim of this study was to explore how two experienced teachers of primary science built their SE beliefs and outcome expectancy. Bandura’s (1977) SE framework provided the conceptual lens to understand participants’ experiences and beliefs. Findings suggest that teachers’ SE beliefs had developed over time, creating a foundation for a strong expectancy outcome. Each of the sources of influence made a significant contribution to their beliefs about their science teaching capability and the value of science. Seemingly, their strong outcome expectancy enabled them to be persistent and resilient, overcoming challenges as they arose. We argue that a strong expectancy outcome is necessary to ensure SE does not weaken over time.

Primary Science Teachers’ Perceptions of Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) In Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Yousef Mai ◽  
Mahizer Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Pedagogical Content Knowledge ◽  
Content Knowledge ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Technological Knowledge ◽  
Pedagogical Knowledge ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Primary Science ◽  
Pedagogical Content ◽  
Technology Application ◽  
Teachers Perceptions

The integration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in classrooms has been a challenge for the educational systems that aim to cope with the needs and the demands of the 21st century. The TPACK framework represents the knowledge needed by teachers bringing together content knowledge, technological knowledge and pedagogical knowledge with the aim of integrating ICTs into teaching-learning processes. The aim of this study is to determine the primary science teachers’ perceptions of technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) addressing teachers’ perceptions of the affordances of technology application in instruction. A total of 133 prımary science teachers in Malaysia were surveyed (Female= 67, Male= 66). Data were collected through “Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge” (TPACK) scale. The questionnaire consisted of 47 questions about TPACK and is based on the survey instrument developed by Schmidt et al. (2009). TPACK involving the seven factors of technological knowledge (TK), pedagogical knowledge (PK), content knowledge (CK), technological content knowledge (TCK), technological pedagogical knowledge (TPK), pedagogical content knowledge (PCK), as well as synthesized knowledge of technology, pedagogy, and content (TPC). The findings indicate that primary science teachers perceive higher self-confidence in pedagogical knowledge in general. Further, no differences between science teachers’ perceptions according to thier gender, while there are diferences between the teachers perceptions of PK, CK, and PCK accordıng to their age

Exploring Pre-service Science Teachers’ Perspectives on the Nature of Science: A Comparative Study Between China and Canada

2021 ◽  
pp. 209653112096678
Author(s):  
Guihua Zhang ◽  
Yuanrong Li ◽  
George Zhou ◽  
Sonia Wai-Ying Ho
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Science Education ◽  
Science Teacher ◽  
Nature Of Science ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Science Teacher Education ◽  
Teaching Behaviors ◽  
Preservice Science Teachers

Purpose: The Nature of Science (NOS) is an important component of scientific literacy. Science teachers’ Views of the Nature of Science (VNOS) directly affect their teaching behaviors. Therefore, it is of great significance to explore science teachers’ VNOS and find ways of improvement. This study was designed to comparatively investigate preservice science teachers’ VNOS between China and Canada. Design/Approach/Methods: The study employed a survey design to explore how Chinese and Canadian preservice science teachers understood the seven different aspects of NOS. Findings: Data showed that preservice science teachers in China and Canada both hold a modern view about science education. The level of Chinese and Canadian participants’ understanding of NOS was above the relatively naive level. Chinese teachers had better macro-understanding toward science education but their micro-mastery was insufficient. While the Canadian participants had a better understanding of the NOS than their Chinese counterparts. Originality/Value: Based on the research results and the experience of science education and teacher education in Canada, we suggested that there is a need to reconstruct the preservice science teacher education curriculum in China and promote the transformation in the science teacher educational system.

Science education: too much of too little.

1990 ◽  
Vol 258 (6) ◽  
pp. S3 ◽  
Author(s):  
R L Malvin
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
School Children ◽  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Scientific Productivity ◽  
College And University ◽  
The Subject ◽  
University Scientists ◽  
Read Number

By all measures attempted, scientific literacy of the American public is sadly wanting. The vast majority of our secondary school children and adults have no knowledge of most of the basic terms or concepts of science. The reasons for this shortcoming are many but prominent among them are sadly deficient texts, teachers untrained in the subject matter they teach, and college and university scientists who divorce themselves from the problem, although probably deploring it. Our institutions are no aid. They reward scientific productivity (read: number of papers published per year and research dollars), not teaching. Some suggested cures are production of better texts, training of science teachers in the field in which they teach, and, most importantly, involvement of scientists in the process. We must be willing to spend some of our time with secondary school pupils and their teachers. All will gain from the experience.

scholarly journals Comprehension of in-service primary-science teachers toward 21st century skills: A case study on Purwakarta

2019 ◽  
Vol 1157 ◽  
pp. 042130 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Handayani ◽  
W Sopandi ◽  
E Syaodih ◽  
A Suhandi ◽  
B Maftuh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
21St Century ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Primary Science

scholarly journals A Development Assistance of Integrated Science Instructional Material by Integrating Real World Context and Scientific Literacy on Science Teachers

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (02) ◽  
pp. 113
Author(s):  
Asrizal Asrizal ◽  
Wahyuni Satria Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Science Teaching ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Real World ◽  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Instructional Material ◽  
Teaching Material ◽  
Integrated Science ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Assessment Sheet ◽  
Understanding Of Science

Science teaching in junior high schools should be conducted in integrated form. However, the real condition shows that in implementing integrated science teaching in the schools, there were several problems. The solution of this problem is to develop integrated science teaching materials by integrating real-world context and scientific literacy on Science teachers in East Agam district. The objective of the activity is to assist science teachers in developing integrated science teaching material and apply it in science teaching in the classroom. Participants of program assistance were 40 science teachers who were members of the Science MGMP in East Agam district. The instrument for collecting data consisted of pretest and posttest, performance assessment sheet, and questionnaire sheet of science teachers response. The data were analyzed by descriptive statistics analysis and correlated comparison test. Based on the results of data analysis can be stated that: 1). In implementing the program assistance, there are 32 products produced in integrated science worksheet form, 2). The average value of the science teacher's response to the implementation of program assistance for the development of integrated science teaching material can be classified into good category, and 3). The implementation of the program assistance for the development of integrated science teaching material is effective to improve the understanding of science teachers on the material of instructional material, the concept of integrated science learning, and the concept of scientific literacy.

scholarly journals “What do fishermen catch?”; Exploring Talk between Students in Primary Science Classroom Implementing Curriculum 2013

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Munasprianto Ramli
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Science Classroom ◽  
Science Lesson ◽  
Primary Science ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Video Recorder ◽  
Field Note ◽  
Response Feedback

AbstractThe objective of this research is to explore of dialogue in primary science classrooms that implement Curriculum 2013. Dialogue is a term used in a broad sense to mean the exchange of information, thought and ideas from the sources to audiences through both written and spoken language. In this study, the sort of dialogue I am interested in is classroom talk; even more specifically, talk between students in the primary science classroom. A case study approach is employed for this study. I am focusing my study on twelve science lessons at year four of one primary schools in the Greater Jakarta. Data were gathered using classroom observations. I wrote a field note for each lesson and record the observation using audio and video recorder For analysing the data, I employed socio culture discourse analysis. The study shows that talk between students during a science lesson is adapted from both a traditional triadic pattern called Initiation, Response, Feedback (IRF) and a non-triadic pattern of Initiation, Response, Feedback, Response, Feedback (IRFRF) chain. In addition, the findings indicate that students were able to develop the four domains of scientific literacy through talks during science lessons.AbstrakTujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengeksplorasi dialog di dalam kelas sains dasar yang menerapkan Kurikulum 2013. Dialog adalah istilah yang digunakan dalam arti luas berarti pertukaran informasi, pemikiran dan ide-ide dari sumber pembicara ke lawan bicara melalui komunikasi baik lisan maupun tulisan. Dalam penelitian ini, jenis dialog yang menarik bagi peneliti adalah pembicaraan di kelas; khususnya, pembicaraan antara siswa di kelas sains tingkat Sekolah Dasar. Pendekatan studi kasus digunakan pada penelitian ini. Fokus penelitian ini adalah dua belas materi ajar mata pelajaran sains pada kelas empat dari salah satu sekolah dasar di Jabodetabek. Data penelitian ini dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan observasi kelas. Peneliti menulis catatan lapangan untuk setiap pengajaran dan merekam kegiatan pengajaran menggunakan audio dan perekam video. Untuk menganalisis data, peneliti menggunakan analisis wacana sosial budaya. Studi ini menunjukkan bahwa perbincangan antara siswa selama pelajaran sains diadaptasi dari pola triadic-tradisional yang disebut Initiation (Inisiasi), Response (Respon), dan Feedback (Timbal Balik) yang disingkat IRF dan pola non-triadic yang disebut Initiation (Inisiasi), Response (Respon), Feedback (Timbal Balik), Response (Respon), Feedback (Timbal Balik) yang disebut denga Rantai IRFRF. Selain itu, temuan menunjukkan bahwa siswa mampu mengembangkan empat domain literasi ilmiah melalui diskusi selama pelajaran ilmu pengetahuan 

scholarly journals MODEL PELATIHAN DARING MASIF DAN TERBUKA GURU IPA MADRASAH

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-89
Author(s):  
Adon Nasrullah Jamaludin ◽  
Nanang Suparman
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Online Training ◽  
Educational Personnel ◽  
Training Class ◽  
Good Score ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
Learning Competence ◽  
Participatory Observation

This research aims to improve the competence and scientific literacy of madrasah Tsanawiah and Aliyah teachers through MOOC. The Research and Development approach was carried out in training class using Software Tracker phase 1, Physics lesson. The data were collected through classroom participatory observation, interviews, and questionnaires. The subjects were online training participants consisting of madrasah teachers throughout West Java. The result shows that the achievements increased competence and scientific literacy with a very good score of 94,60% and the value of program activities 81%. This study concludes that the training can improve the competence and scientific literacy of teachers and other educational personnel, yet the completeness in all training sessions is still very low (12%). It is suggested that the training should highlight the period by considering materials and characteristic of the participants.                                      Keywords: Literacy; Madrasah Science Teachers; Massive and Open Online Learning; Competence

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