'It's more than knowing the science': A case study in elementary science curriculum review
Titel:
'It's more than knowing the science': A case study in elementary science curriculum review
Auteur:
Lewthwaite, Brian
Verschenen in:
Canadian journal of science, mathematics and technology education
Paginering:
Jaargang 5 (2005) nr. 2 pagina's 171-184
Jaar:
2005-04
Inhoud:
This research exercise, based on the initial stage of a school-wide science curriculum improvement project, explores the factors influencing science program delivery in a multicultural elementary school in northwestern Canada. Using a validated science program delivery evaluation tool, the Science Curriculum Implementation Questionnaire (SCIQ), as a foundation for data collection, staff discussion, and collaborative decision making, a school embarks on a self-review process to, first of all, identify factors influencing science program delivery and, second, identify strategies for improvement of science delivery. Implications of this self-review process on science program delivery improvement are discussed, especially within the context of the adequacy of teacher pedagogical-content knowledge within a multicultural context. As well, recognizing the limitations of the SCIQ within the context of study, modifications to the SCIQ are also presented.
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