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http://dx.doi.org/10.21796/jse.2021.45.1.1

The Relationship Analysis of the Korean Science Curriculum with the Physical Science Domains of the 4th Grade TIMSS 2019  

Kim, Sun-Kyoung (Division of Science Education (Chemistry) and Institute of Science Education, Jeonbuk National University)
Kim, Hyun-Kyung (Division of Science Education (Chemistry) and Institute of Science Education, Jeonbuk National University)
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Journal of Science Education / v.45, no.1, 2021 , pp. 1-10 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this study, we analyzed the relationship between the physical science domain of TIMSS 2019 and the Korean science curriculum. Twelve subjects are presented in the physical science domain of the TIMSS 2019 4th grade evaluation framework. Research group consisting of elementary and middle school teachers and science education experts, a total of 12, participated to analyze in which grade these subjects were included in the Korea 2009 revised and 2015 revised science curriculum. As a results of analyzing whether the achievement standards of the TIMSS 2019 evaluation framework and Korean science curriculum are consistent, the subjects pertinent to chemistry like 'chemical changes in everyday life,' 'heat transfer,' and 'electricity and simple electrical circuits' appeared not covered at all until the 4th grade curriculum in Korea. Given that the TIMSS 2019 evaluation framework is an international achievement standard, we are proposing to improve the Korean curriculum as follows: first, for the development of the next science curriculum, there is a need for science curriculum organized from the 1st grade of elementary school to connect the content and scope of chemistry in elementary, middle, and high schools as a whole including the Nuri curriculum. Second, as an alternative to the problem of suitability of learning volume and level of learning, it is possible to think of a method to readjust the grade of dealing with related concepts by lowering the difficulty or simplifying the concept. Third, it is necessary to discuss about introducing essential concepts and standard terms into Korea science curriculum according to international trends.
Keywords
TIMSS 2019; 2015 Revised Science Curriculum; Physical Science Domain; 4th Grade; Next Science Curriculum;
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