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The Qualitative Research About Teacher Curriculum Decision In Integrated Science Curriculum

Posted on:2009-10-21Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:L Y LiaoFull Text:PDF
GTID:2167360245453617Subject:Education
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Integrated Science Curriculum has been put into practice in some campus schools in Shenzhen since 2002. During the process, science teachers will teach integrated science instead of separated subjects.This essay will begin with the decisions and tragedies made by the teachers while carrying out the curriculum. I have observed, Interviewed and researched qualitatively the science teachers at campus schools. As a teacher in M Middle School, and a member in F Science-teaching Research Club, I have collected a lot of advantaged and first-hand datum. After analyzing the teaching plans, the teaching essays and so on, after listening to the science lessons and lesson commentary, after exchanging ideas in the internet, I have learned what the science teachers think and do in their lessons while carrying out the curriculum. Base on teachers curriculum decision, I try to know exactly how the curriculum goes in school and the difficulties the teachers have met in teaching. I try to find the effective ways for the professional development of the teachers.This essay consists of three parts. In part one, the research concepts are given and the qualitative research and design plans are explained. In part two, I will write down how the teachers have carried out the curriculum and what the teachers have adjusted in teaching through facts. The detailed research consists of the teaching design and the class teaching. Some refractive ideas are given in part three. The apocalypse for carrying out the curriculum effectively will be also given here.Through researching, we will see what the teachers at campus schools do and think about the Science Curriculum. The teachers have also met a lot of opportunity and challenge. Many of them have changed their teaching concepts, and teaching methods. At the same time, they help each other, exchange ideas and share their information. The most effective ways for professional development is to research while teaching. Science Curriculum Implement should pay attention to advice from science teachers.
Keywords/Search Tags:Science Curriculum, Curriculum Decision, Qualitative Research, Professional Development
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