An Analysis Study of American Science Textbooks from STEM Perspective-Taking the FOSS K-5 Edition as an Example
Author(s): Zhou Pengqin, Xu Chang, Zhang Yun, Li Mang
Pages: 25-32
Year: 2016 Issue: 5
Journal: China Educational Technology
Keyword: STEM Education; Science Education; Science Textbooks;
Abstract: In order to explore the teaching content characteristics of American Science Curriculum and understand the development of Science Education in the United States, this study analyzed the knowledge points and teaching activities of FOSS Grades K-5 California Edition ? 2007 “SCIENCE RESOURCES” from STEM perspective, combining quantitative and qualitative research methods. The knowledge points of the three main themes (Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Earth Sciences) and teaching activities in the textbooks were coded and counted. The result shows that: American science textbook focus on the mutual penetration and interference between subjects, the comprehensive scientiifc literacy, and the value of STEM education to life. Finally, attain the enlightenment about developing the Science Education: we should establish correct science educational concept, improve the subject status, establish a comprehensive curriculum system, give full play to the role of teachers, realize the leap from knowledge to practice and reinforce the empirical research.
Pages: 25-32
Year: 2016 Issue: 5
Journal: China Educational Technology
Keyword: STEM Education; Science Education; Science Textbooks;
Abstract: In order to explore the teaching content characteristics of American Science Curriculum and understand the development of Science Education in the United States, this study analyzed the knowledge points and teaching activities of FOSS Grades K-5 California Edition ? 2007 “SCIENCE RESOURCES” from STEM perspective, combining quantitative and qualitative research methods. The knowledge points of the three main themes (Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Earth Sciences) and teaching activities in the textbooks were coded and counted. The result shows that: American science textbook focus on the mutual penetration and interference between subjects, the comprehensive scientiifc literacy, and the value of STEM education to life. Finally, attain the enlightenment about developing the Science Education: we should establish correct science educational concept, improve the subject status, establish a comprehensive curriculum system, give full play to the role of teachers, realize the leap from knowledge to practice and reinforce the empirical research.
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