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Identifier

000421245

Title

Μεταρρύθμιση του αναλυτικού προγράμματος φυσικών επιστημών απο τη σκοπιά των εκπαιδευτικών

Alternative Title

Sciences curriculum reform from teacher's point of view.

Author

Παπαδάκης, Πέτρος

Thesis advisor

Σταύρου, Δημήτρης

Reviewer

Κούρκουλος Μιχάλης
Τζανάκης Κωνσταντίνος

Abstract

Science curriculum reform is a contemporary necessity. However, there are many examples of reforms that did not manage to give the desirable results. Pursuing a solution to the above problem led researchers to the key factor of every educational reform, the teacher. It is now widely accepted that convergence between the goals of an educational reform and teacher’s views is a feature that contribute to its success. Thus, understanding the way that science teachers perceive curriculum and its reforms is a requirement for a successful attempt of improving science education. The present study explores science teacher’s views about the aims that a reform should serve, about the characteristics that the curriculum should have and the factors that shape teachers views about a curriculum reform. Our sample included 152 science teachers who answered a questionnaire conducted for the purposes of our study. According to the teachers views a science curriculum reform should have mainly environmental and social goals. Furthermore, the curriculum should exploit inquiry methods to approach learning by using things close to student’s interests and every day needs. Lastly, support supplied to teachers concerning the reform, either as educational resources either as professional development opportunities, was chosen as the decisive factor that will form their view of the reform.

Language

Greek

Subject

Curriculum

Curriculum orientation

Educational reform

Reform goals

Αναλυτικό πρόγραμμα

Εκπαιδευτική μεταρρύθμιση

Κατεύθυνση αναλυτικού προγράμματος

Σκοπός μεταρρύθμισης

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