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http://dx.doi.org/10.21796/jse.2021.45.2.143

Exploring Ways to Improve Integrated Science and Science Laboratory Experiments in Preparation for the 2022 Revised Curriculum  

Kwak, Youngsun (Korea National University of Education)
Shin, Youngjoon (Gyeongin National University of Education)
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Journal of Science Education / v.45, no.2, 2021 , pp. 143-155 More about this Journal
Abstract
The goal of this study is to examine the Integrated Science and Science Laboratory Experiments of the 2015 revised curriculum applied since 2018, and to explore ways to improve these two subjects in preparation for the 2022 revised curriculum. A survey was conducted by randomly sampling high schools across the country, with a total of 192 science teachers participating. In addition, 12 high school science teachers were selected as focus group, and in-depth interviews were conducted to investigate ways to restructure common science courses for the next curriculum. Main research results include that most schools were operated in 6~8 units for Integrated Science, and the teachers in charge of Integrated Science per class averaged 2~3 over the three years. For Science Laboratory Experiments, it has operated for a total of two semesters, one unit per semester, and it was found that several science teachers are in charge of Science Laboratory Experiments to fill the insufficient number of hours regardless of major. In the in-depth interview, science teachers argued that Integrated Science should be reduced and restructured by strengthening key competencies in preparation for the high school credit system. Based on the research results, ways to reorganize Integrated Science focused on big ideas, ways to construct common science courses based on fundamental science concepts that can guide elective courses, the necessity of career guidance through common science courses, and the necessity of strengthening teacher professionalism for teaching interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary subjects were suggested.
Keywords
curriculum monitoring; 2022 revised curriculum; science common courses; high school credit system; Integrated Science;
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