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An Exploratory Study of Teacher Development in the Implementation of Integrated Science Curriculum
Bing Wei
2018-09-15
Source PublicationResearch in Science Education
ISSN0157-244X
Volume50Issue:6Pages:2189-2206
Abstract

This paper reports an empirical study of teacher development in the process of implementing an integrated science curriculum in a junior high school in China. Six science teachers with different subject backgrounds were invited to participate in this study. A pragmatic model of teacher learning that includes both cognitive and situated-learning perspectives was adopted with a focus on the professional, social and personal aspects of science teacher development. The data were collected from multiple sources, including in-depth interviews, direct classroom observations and participation in science teachers’ regular working meetings. The data analysis shows that the participants experienced various changes in the following aspects during the implementation of the integrated science curriculum: (1) updating science content knowledge; (2) reshaping the conception of science teaching; (3) establishing relationship with students; and (4) enhancing collegial interactions. The last part of this paper discusses these finding in the context of the literature on integrated science curricula and science teacher development.

KeywordIntegrated Science Teacher Learning Teacher Development Implementation Of Science Curriculum
DOI10.1007/s11165-018-9768-x
Indexed BySSCI
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaEducation & Educational Research
WOS SubjectEducation & Educational Research
WOS IDWOS:000589195300002
PublisherSPRINGER, VAN GODEWIJCKSTRAAT 30, 3311 GZ DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85053601384
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionFaculty of Education
Corresponding AuthorBing Wei
AffiliationFaculty of Education, University of Macau, Macau, China
First Author AffilicationFaculty of Education
Corresponding Author AffilicationFaculty of Education
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Bing Wei. An Exploratory Study of Teacher Development in the Implementation of Integrated Science Curriculum[J]. Research in Science Education, 2018, 50(6), 2189-2206.
APA Bing Wei.(2018). An Exploratory Study of Teacher Development in the Implementation of Integrated Science Curriculum. Research in Science Education, 50(6), 2189-2206.
MLA Bing Wei."An Exploratory Study of Teacher Development in the Implementation of Integrated Science Curriculum".Research in Science Education 50.6(2018):2189-2206.
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