scholarly journals THE The Effectiveness of a Professional Development Program on the use of STEM-based 5E Inquiry Learning Model for Science Teachers in China

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-184
Author(s):  
Eng Tek Ong ◽  
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Xingkai Luo ◽  
Jing Yuan ◽  
Janchai Yingprayoon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Inquiry Learning ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Professional Development Program

scholarly journals Indonesian Biology Teachers’ Perceptions about Socio-Scientific Issue-Based Biology Instruction

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Agung W. Subiantoro ◽  
David Treagust ◽  
Kok-Sing Tang
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Teacher Professional Development ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Professional Development Program ◽  
Biology Teachers ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Scientific Issue ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Based Instruction

Abstract Promoting socio-scientific issue (SSI)-based instruction in Indonesian science classrooms requires competent science teachers. To understand teachers’ perceptions about the implementation of SSI-based instruction, a case study involving four biology teachers engaged in a teacher professional development program was conducted. The program consisted of four phases: reflection on teachers’ prior teaching experience and background knowledge, 3-day SSI-based teaching workshop, collaborative development and implementation of SSI-based learning in biology, and post-implementation reflections by teachers. Teachers’ perceptions were gathered via interviews and written reflections, which were analyzed qualitatively with an explanation building mode approach. Findings indicated a positive development along four dimensions: knowledge about SSIs and scientific literacy, the necessity of including SSIs in science instruction, situational factors related to addressing SSIs in class, and teachers’ attitude towards teaching SSIs. Further research needs to be conducted in Indonesian contexts to be able to extend the SSI teacher professional development program to different regions.

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