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http://dx.doi.org/10.14697/jkase.2017.37.6.937

Science Teachers' Recognition of the Changing School Environment and Challenges for Teaching Practices  

Ji, Youngrae (Seoul National University)
Shim, Hyeon-Pyo (Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation)
Baek, Jongho (Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation)
Park, Hyoung-Yong (Seoul National University)
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Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education / v.37, no.6, 2017 , pp. 937-949 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study, we investigated how science teachers perceive the changes in school systems, including infrastructure and curriculum, in the context of preparing for future education. And the changes in their perception of the educational environment, the challenges, and changes of science teachers' classroom practices were also explored. In-depth interviews and analysis were conducted with two science teachers in a middle school that is trying to innovative on changes compared with general schools. The results of the study are as follows: First, teachers perceived that their schools had factors that could change the science class in terms of school size and infrastructure, peer teacher culture, and students' abilities. Second, the enthusiasm of teachers who are trying various ways of teaching and the students' ability to adapt in a smart learning environment formed a synergistic circle that lowered entry barriers to trying changes. Third, science classes changed to activity-centered classes, and teachers realized that these changes promoted students' self-directed learning. Fourth, teachers perceived themselves as playing an independent role in curriculum management, and this perception promoted more varied attempts in improving their classes. Through the changes of the learning environment and systems of the school and the formation of a culture that shares their challenges and innovations with the voluntary learning community, teachers constantly try to change their classes and schools. The changes of school need to be understood in the context of the interaction of teachers, students, and infrastructure.
Keywords
science teacher; teaching practice; smart learning environment; changes of school; recognition of teacher; challenge of teacher;
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