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Zhan, Xiaohong; Sun, Daner; Wan, Zhi Hong; Hua, Yingli; Xu, Ranran – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2021
In many countries, integrating engineering into science education is regarded as the best means of improving science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. In Mainland China, some efforts have been made to integrate engineering into science, but problems regarding teacher factors hinder its effective implementation. To address…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Integrated Curriculum, Engineering Education, Science Education
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Sarkar, Mahbub; Corrigan, Deborah – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2014
In line with a current global trend, junior secondary science education in Bangladesh aims to provide science education for all students to enable them to use their science learning in everyday life. This aim is consistent with the call for scientific literacy, which argues for engaging students with science in everyday life. This paper…
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Science Instruction, Scientific Literacy
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Blonder, Ron; Mamlok-Naaman, Rachel – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2016
This study focused on teachers' transfer of a variety of teaching methods from a teaching module on nanotechnology, which is an example of a topic outside the science curriculum, to teaching topics that are part of the chemistry curriculum. Nanotechnology is outside the science curriculum, but it was used in this study as a means to carry out a…
Descriptors: Molecular Structure, Technology, Interdisciplinary Approach, Teaching Methods
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Thao-Do, Thi Phuong; Bac-Ly, Dang Thi; Yuenyong, Chokchai – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2016
Constructivism was introduced to Vietnam through many ways such as workshops, books, the Internet, and so on. However, due to the lack of professional education, fundamental ideas of constructivist learning perhaps were missing or neglected through classroom activities. Furthermore, due to the influence of culture and society, Vietnamese…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physics, Science Instruction, Constructivism (Learning)
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Alghamdi, Amani K. Hamdan; Al-Salouli, Misfer Saud – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2013
This study explored Saudi elementary school science teachers' beliefs about the process of teaching and learning science. This involved the exploration of their views about the new Saudi science curriculum, which emphasizes critical thinking and problem solving. Comprehensive interviews were held in 8 schools with 4 male and 6 female--2 of whom…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Teachers, Science Teachers, Teacher Attitudes
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Hansson, Lena; Hansson, Örjan; Juter, Kristina; Redfors, Andreas – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2021
This article addresses physics teachers' views about physics teaching in upper-secondary school. Their views have been investigated nationwide through a web-based questionnaire. The questionnaire has been developed based on several published instruments and is part of an ongoing project on the role of mathematics in physics teaching at…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Physics, Science Teachers, Teacher Attitudes