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Fung, Dennis; Liang, Tim – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2023
This paper reports the results of a quasi-experimental study that evaluated the effectiveness of collaborative mind mapping in three Hong Kong primary schools. More than 200 grade 4 students, divided into three pedagogical groups, participated in a variety of science learning activities with the aid of a mind map and/or collaborative group work.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Grade 4, Cognitive Mapping
Fung, Dennis – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2021
Positioned in the Hong Kong education context, this article evaluates the effects of teaching science through home and second languages (i.e. Chinese and English) in Secondary 2 (or eighth grade) science classrooms. A total of 479 students, divided into two language instruction groups, participated in a teaching intervention comprising 16 lessons…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Teaching Methods, Chinese, English (Second Language)
Wan, Dongsheng; Lee, Yew-Jin – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2021
The intended curriculum is arguably one of the most important components within any national educational system although those in primary science have not been subject to extensive research scrutiny. Based on reformed primary science curricula from Hong Kong, mainland China, and Taiwan, we compared them on two key features: (1) levels of knowledge…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Science, Science Curriculum, Cognitive Processes
So, Winnie Wing Mui; Zhan, Ying; Chow, Stephen Cheuk Fai; Leung, Chi Fai – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2018
This study adopted a researcher-generated framework to analyze STEM activities demonstrated in primary students' science projects in an annual extracurricular event held in Hong Kong. Ten students' project reports were randomly selected from each of the three groups of 24 outstanding, 45 merit, and 68 consolation awarded projects. Content analysis…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Elementary School Students, Science Instruction, Student Projects